Latest earthquakes near Şǝmkir, Azerbaijan today
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Recent Şǝmkir Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Şǝmkir. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Şǝmkir 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.
Şǝmkir Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 305 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Şǝmkir, Azerbaijan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 30 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Şǝmkir roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Şǝmkir in 2023. A total of 53 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Şǝmkir 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 Şǝmkir in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Şǝmkir 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 | 281 | 92.13% |
| Mag. 5 | 23 | 7.54% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.33% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Şǝmkir
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Şǝmkir occurred on Feb 23, 2020 20:00 local time (Asia/Baku timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 295 kilometers (183 mi) south-southwest of Shamkhor, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Şǝmkir in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Nov 24, 1976 16:22, 255 kilometers (158 mi) south-southwest of Shamkhor. It is the strongest earthquake near Şǝmkir 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 Şǝmkir, 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 Şǝmkir.
Earthquakes by city in Şǝmkir
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Şǝmkir, Azerbaijan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Şǝmkir.
When was the last earthquake in Şǝmkir, Azerbaijan?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Şǝmkir on the evening of April 21, 2026 at 18:32 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 275km south of Shamkhor at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Şǝmkir, Azerbaijan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Şǝmkir, Azerbaijan?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Şǝmkir on the afternoon of November 24, 1976 at 16:22 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 255km southwest of Shamkhor at a depth of 36km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Şǝmkir since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Şǝmkir, Azerbaijan?
In the past 10 years, 305 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Şǝmkir. This averages to 31 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
