Latest earthquakes near Shaki, Azerbaijan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Shaki, Azerbaijan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Shaki? If an earthquake is happening right now near Shaki (also known as Şǝki), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Shaki Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Shaki. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Shaki and elsewhere.
Apr 8, 2026 01:05PM
On Wednesday Afternoon an Unusually powerful M5.6 Earthquake struck near Lankaran in Azerbaijan.
Shaki Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 231 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shaki, Azerbaijan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 23 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Shaki roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Shaki in 2023. A total of 31 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Shaki 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 Shaki in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Shaki 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 | 216 | 93.51% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 6.49% |
| 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 Shaki
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shaki occurred on Dec 8, 2022 10:42 local time (Asia/Baku timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 118 kilometers (73 mi) north of Sheki, at a depth of 61 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Shaki in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Dec 7, 1988 11:41, 251 kilometers (156 mi) north of Sheki. It is the strongest earthquake near Shaki 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 Shaki, 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 Shaki.
Earthquakes by city in Shaki
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Shaki, Azerbaijan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Shaki.
When was the last earthquake in Shaki, Azerbaijan?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Shaki on the evening of April 18, 2026 at 23:36 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 300km southwest of Sheki at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shaki, Azerbaijan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shaki, Azerbaijan?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Shaki on the morning of December 7, 1988 at 11:41 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 251km west of Sheki at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Shaki since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shaki, Azerbaijan?
In the past 10 years, 231 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shaki. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
