Latest earthquakes near Xankǝndi, Azerbaijan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Xankǝndi, Azerbaijan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Xankǝndi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Xankǝndi (also known as Ստեփանակերտ), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Xankǝndi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Xankǝndi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Xankǝndi 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.
Xankǝndi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 307 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Xankǝndi, Azerbaijan 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 Xankǝndi roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Xankǝndi in 2023. A total of 55 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Xankǝndi 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 Xankǝndi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Xankǝndi 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 | 91.53% |
| Mag. 5 | 25 | 8.14% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.33% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Xankǝndi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Xankǝndi occurred on Feb 23, 2020 20:00 local time (Asia/Baku timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 252 kilometers (157 mi) south-west of Xankandi, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Xankǝndi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Nov 24, 1976 16:22, 246 kilometers (153 mi) south-west of Xankandi. It is the strongest earthquake near Xankǝndi 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 Xankǝndi, 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 Xankǝndi.
Earthquakes by city in Xankǝndi
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Xankǝndi, Azerbaijan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Xankǝndi.
When was the last earthquake in Xankǝndi, Azerbaijan?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Xankǝndi on the morning of April 23, 2026 at 09:57 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 263km south-east of Xankandi at a depth of 20km under water in the Caspian Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Xankǝndi, Azerbaijan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Xankǝndi, Azerbaijan?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Xankǝndi on the afternoon of November 24, 1976 at 16:22 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 246km west-southwest of Xankandi at a depth of 36km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Xankǝndi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Xankǝndi, Azerbaijan?
In the past 10 years, 307 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Xankǝndi. This averages to 31 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
