Latest earthquakes near Qazax today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Qazax, Azerbaijan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Qazax? If an earthquake is happening right now near Qazax (also known as Կողթ), it will show up within minutes.
Qazax Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 299 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Qazax 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 Qazax roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Qazax in 2023. A total of 51 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Qazax that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Qazax in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Qazax 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 | 279 | 93.31% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 6.69% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Qazax
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Qazax occurred on Jan 28, 2023 22:14 local time (Asia/Baku timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 300 kilometers (186 mi) south of Qazax, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Qazax in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Nov 24, 1976 16:22, 247 kilometers (153 mi) south of Qazax. It is the strongest earthquake near Qazax in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Qazax 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 Qazax.
Nearest earthquakes from Qazax
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Qazax. 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 Qazax.
When was the last earthquake in Qazax?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Qazax on the morning of April 21, 2025 at 08:31 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 168km east of Qazax at a depth of 17km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Qazax in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Qazax?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Qazax on the afternoon of November 24, 1976 at 16:22 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 247km south-southwest of Qazax at a depth of 36km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Qazax since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Qazax?
In the past 10 years, 299 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Qazax. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
