Latest earthquakes near Shirvan, Azerbaijan today
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Shirvan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 223 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shirvan, Azerbaijan 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 Shirvan roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Shirvan in 2019. A total of 40 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Shirvan 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 Shirvan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Shirvan 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 | 207 | 92.83% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 7.17% |
| 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 Shirvan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shirvan occurred on Nov 8, 2019 02:47 local time (Asia/Baku timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 265 kilometers (165 mi) south-southwest of Şirvan, at a depth of 20 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Shirvan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Nov 25, 2000 22:09, 93 kilometers (58 mi) south-southwest of Şirvan. It is the strongest earthquake near Shirvan 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 Shirvan, 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 Shirvan.
Earthquakes by city in Shirvan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Shirvan, Azerbaijan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Shirvan.
When was the last earthquake in Shirvan, Azerbaijan?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Shirvan on the night of November 20, 2024 at 05:50 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 88km north-northwest of Şirvan at a depth of 45km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shirvan, Azerbaijan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shirvan, Azerbaijan?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Shirvan on the evening of November 25, 2000 at 22:09 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 93km east-northeast of Şirvan at a depth of 50km under water in the Caspian Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Shirvan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shirvan, Azerbaijan?
In the past 10 years, 223 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shirvan. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
