Latest earthquakes near Salyan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Salyan, Azerbaijan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Salyan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Salyan, it will show up within minutes.
Salyan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 210 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Salyan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 21 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Salyan roughly every 17 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Salyan in 2019. A total of 39 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Salyan 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 Salyan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Salyan 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 | 198 | 94.29% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 5.71% |
| 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 Salyan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Salyan occurred on Nov 8, 2019 02:47 local time (Asia/Baku timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 234 kilometers (145 mi) south-southwest of Salyan, at a depth of 20 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Salyan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Jun 21, 1990 02:00, 296 kilometers (184 mi) south-southwest of Salyan. It is the strongest earthquake near Salyan 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 Salyan 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 Salyan.
Nearest earthquakes from Salyan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Salyan. 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 Salyan.
When was the last earthquake in Salyan?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Salyan on the evening of December 13, 2025 at 20:33 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 239km east of Salyan at a depth of 72km under water in the Caspian Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Salyan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Salyan?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Salyan on the night of June 21, 1990 at 02:00 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 296km south of Salyan at a depth of 19km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Salyan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Salyan?
In the past 10 years, 210 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Salyan. This averages to 21 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
