Latest earthquakes near Nakhchivan, Nakhichevan today
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Recent Nakhchivan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Nakhchivan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Nakhchivan and elsewhere.
Apr 8, 2026 01:05PM
On Wednesday Afternoon an Unusually powerful M5.6 Earthquake struck near Lankaran in Azerbaijan.
Apr 4, 2026 09:52AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Saturday Morning near Van in Türkiye.
Nakhchivan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 288 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nakhchivan, Nakhichevan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 28 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nakhchivan roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nakhchivan in 2020. A total of 52 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nakhchivan that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nakhchivan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Nakhchivan 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 | 266 | 92.36% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 7.29% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.35% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Nakhchivan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nakhchivan 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 Nakhchivan 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 Nakhchivan in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Nakhchivan, Nakhichevan 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 Nakhchivan.
Nearest earthquakes from Nakhchivan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nakhchivan, Nakhichevan. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nakhchivan.
When was the last earthquake in Nakhchivan, Nakhichevan?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Nakhchivan on the morning of April 24, 2026 at 10:19 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 229km southwest of Nakhchivan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nakhchivan, Nakhichevan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nakhchivan, Nakhichevan?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Nakhchivan 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 Nakhchivan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nakhchivan, Nakhichevan?
In the past 10 years, 288 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nakhchivan. This averages to 29 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
