Latest earthquakes near Şuşa, Shusha City today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Şuşa, Shusha City, Azerbaijan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Şuşa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Şuşa (also known as Shushe), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Şuşa Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Şuşa. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Şuşa 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.
Şuşa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 308 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Şuşa, Shusha City 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 Şuşa roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Şuşa in 2023. A total of 56 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Şuşa 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 Şuşa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Şuşa 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 | 91.23% |
| Mag. 5 | 26 | 8.44% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.32% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Şuşa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Şuşa occurred on Feb 23, 2020 20:00 local time (Asia/Baku timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 249 kilometers (155 mi) south-west of Şuşa, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Şuşa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Nov 24, 1976 16:22, 244 kilometers (152 mi) south-west of Şuşa. It is the strongest earthquake near Şuşa 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 Şuşa, Shusha City 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 Şuşa.
Nearest earthquakes from Şuşa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Şuşa, Shusha City. 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 Şuşa.
When was the last earthquake in Şuşa, Shusha City?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Şuşa on the morning of April 23, 2026 at 09:57 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 261km south-east of Şuşa at a depth of 20km under water in the Caspian Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Şuşa, Shusha City in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Şuşa, Shusha City?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Şuşa on the afternoon of November 24, 1976 at 16:22 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 244km west-southwest of Şuşa at a depth of 36km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Şuşa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Şuşa, Shusha City?
In the past 10 years, 308 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Şuşa. This averages to 31 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
