Latest earthquakes near Xaçmaz today
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Xaçmaz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 206 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Xaçmaz in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 20 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Xaçmaz roughly every 17 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Xaçmaz in 2023. A total of 28 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Xaçmaz 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 Xaçmaz in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Xaçmaz 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 | 191 | 92.72% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 7.28% |
| 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 Xaçmaz
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Xaçmaz occurred on Dec 8, 2022 10:42 local time (Asia/Baku timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 178 kilometers (111 mi) west-northwest of Xaçmaz, at a depth of 61 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Xaçmaz in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Nov 25, 2000 22:09, 166 kilometers (103 mi) west-northwest of Xaçmaz. It is the strongest earthquake near Xaçmaz 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 Xaçmaz 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 Xaçmaz.
Nearest earthquakes from Xaçmaz
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Xaçmaz. 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 Xaçmaz.
When was the last earthquake in Xaçmaz?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Xaçmaz on the morning of September 16, 2024 at 10:43 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 144km north-northwest of Xaçmaz at a depth of 10km under water in the Caspian Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Xaçmaz in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Xaçmaz?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Xaçmaz on the evening of November 25, 2000 at 22:09 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 166km south-east of Xaçmaz at a depth of 50km under water in the Caspian Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Xaçmaz since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Xaçmaz?
In the past 10 years, 206 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Xaçmaz. This averages to 21 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 18 days.
