Latest earthquakes near Nakhichevan, Azerbaijan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nakhichevan, Azerbaijan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nakhichevan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nakhichevan (also known as Նախիջեվան), it will show up within minutes.
Nakhichevan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 297 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nakhichevan, Azerbaijan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 29 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nakhichevan roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nakhichevan in 2020. A total of 52 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nakhichevan that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nakhichevan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Nakhichevan during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 274 | 92.26% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 7.41% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.34% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Nakhichevan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nakhichevan occurred on Feb 23, 2020 20:00 local time (Asia/Baku timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 120 kilometers (75 mi) south-west of Nakhchivan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nakhichevan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Nov 24, 1976 16:22, 120 kilometers (75 mi) south-west of Nakhchivan. It is the strongest earthquake near Nakhichevan in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Nakhichevan, Azerbaijan in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Nakhichevan.
Earthquakes by city in Nakhichevan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Nakhichevan, Azerbaijan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nakhichevan.
When was the last earthquake in Nakhichevan, Azerbaijan?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Nakhichevan on the morning of May 3, 2024 at 09:35 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 166km west of Nakhchivan at a depth of 13km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nakhichevan, Azerbaijan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nakhichevan, Azerbaijan?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Nakhichevan on the afternoon of November 24, 1976 at 16:22 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 120km west of Nakhchivan at a depth of 36km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nakhichevan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nakhichevan, Azerbaijan?
In the past 10 years, 297 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nakhichevan. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
