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Latest earthquakes near Shamakhi, Şamaxı today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Shamakhi, Şamaxı, Azerbaijan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Shamakhi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Shamakhi, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Shamakhi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Shamakhi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Shamakhi and elsewhere.
Apr 8, 2026 01:05PM
On Wednesday Afternoon an Unusually powerful M5.6 Earthquake struck near Lankaran in Azerbaijan.
Shamakhi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 218 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shamakhi, Şamaxı 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 Shamakhi roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Shamakhi in 2023. A total of 30 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Shamakhi 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 Shamakhi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Shamakhi 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 | 202 | 92.66% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 7.34% |
| 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 Shamakhi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shamakhi occurred on Apr 8, 2026 13:05 local time (Asia/Baku timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 215 kilometers (134 mi) south-east of Shamakhi, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Shamakhi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Nov 25, 2000 22:09, 118 kilometers (73 mi) south-east of Shamakhi. It is the strongest earthquake near Shamakhi 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 Shamakhi, Şamaxı 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 Shamakhi.
Nearest earthquakes from Shamakhi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Shamakhi, Şamaxı. 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 Shamakhi.
When was the last earthquake in Shamakhi, Şamaxı?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Shamakhi on the evening of April 8, 2026 at 18:11 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 221km south of Shamakhi at a depth of 26km under water in the Caspian Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shamakhi, Şamaxı in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shamakhi, Şamaxı?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Shamakhi 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 Shamakhi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shamakhi, Şamaxı?
In the past 10 years, 218 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shamakhi. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
