Latest earthquakes near Yevlax, Azerbaijan today
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Recent Yevlax Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Yevlax. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Yevlax 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.
Yevlax Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 252 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yevlax, Azerbaijan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 25 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Yevlax roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yevlax in 2023. A total of 40 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yevlax 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 Yevlax in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Yevlax 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 | 233 | 92.46% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 7.54% |
| 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 Yevlax
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yevlax occurred on Apr 8, 2026 13:05 local time (Asia/Baku timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 288 kilometers (179 mi) south-east of Yevlakh, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yevlax in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Dec 7, 1988 11:41, 253 kilometers (157 mi) south-east of Yevlakh. It is the strongest earthquake near Yevlax 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 Yevlax, 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 Yevlax.
Earthquakes by city in Yevlax
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Yevlax.
When was the last earthquake in Yevlax, Azerbaijan?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Yevlax on the morning of April 23, 2026 at 09:57 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 288km south-east of Yevlakh at a depth of 20km under water in the Caspian Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yevlax, Azerbaijan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yevlax, Azerbaijan?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Yevlax on the morning of December 7, 1988 at 11:41 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 253km west of Yevlakh at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yevlax since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yevlax, Azerbaijan?
In the past 10 years, 252 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yevlax. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
