Latest earthquakes near Sheki, Shaki today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sheki, Shaki, Azerbaijan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sheki? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sheki, it will show up within minutes.
Sheki Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 224 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sheki, Shaki in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 22 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sheki roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sheki in 2023. A total of 31 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sheki 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 Sheki in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sheki 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 | 208 | 92.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 7.14% |
| 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 Sheki
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sheki 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 Sheki 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 Sheki 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 Sheki, Shaki 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 Sheki.
Nearest earthquakes from Sheki
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sheki, Shaki. 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 Sheki.
When was the last earthquake in Sheki, Shaki?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Sheki on the night of December 22, 2024 at 01:24 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 289km southwest of Sheki at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sheki, Shaki in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sheki, Shaki?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Sheki 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 Sheki since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sheki, Shaki?
In the past 10 years, 224 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sheki. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
