Latest earthquakes near Şamaxı, Azerbaijan today
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Şamaxı Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 210 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Şamaxı, Azerbaijan 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 Şamaxı roughly every 17 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Şamaxı in 2023. A total of 30 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Şamaxı that year. The strongest had a 5.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Şamaxı in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Şamaxı 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 | 194 | 92.38% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 7.62% |
| 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 Şamaxı
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Şamaxı occurred on Dec 8, 2022 10:42 local time (Asia/Baku timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 229 kilometers (142 mi) north-west of Shamakhi, at a depth of 61 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Şamaxı in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Nov 25, 2000 22:09, 118 kilometers (73 mi) north-west of Shamakhi. It is the strongest earthquake near Şamaxı 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 Şamaxı, 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 Şamaxı.
Earthquakes by city in Şamaxı
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Şamaxı.
When was the last earthquake in Şamaxı, Azerbaijan?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Şamaxı on the evening of October 12, 2024 at 18:17 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 284km west-southwest of Shamakhi at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Şamaxı, Azerbaijan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Şamaxı, Azerbaijan?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Şamaxı on the evening of November 25, 2000 at 22:09 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 118km east-southeast of Shamakhi at a depth of 50km under water in the Caspian Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Şamaxı since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Şamaxı, Azerbaijan?
In the past 10 years, 210 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Şamaxı. This averages to 21 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
