Latest earthquakes near Zaqatala today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zaqatala, Azerbaijan, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zaqatala? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zaqatala, it will show up within minutes.
Zaqatala Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 232 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zaqatala in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 23 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Zaqatala roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Zaqatala in 2021. A total of 31 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Zaqatala that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Zaqatala in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Zaqatala 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 | 217 | 93.53% |
| Mag. 5 | 15 | 6.47% |
| 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 Zaqatala
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zaqatala occurred on Dec 8, 2022 10:42 local time (Asia/Baku timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 71 kilometers (44 mi) north-northeast of Zaqatala, at a depth of 61 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zaqatala in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Apr 29, 1991 13:12, 262 kilometers (163 mi) north-northeast of Zaqatala. It is the strongest earthquake near Zaqatala 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 Zaqatala 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 Zaqatala.
Nearest earthquakes from Zaqatala
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Zaqatala. 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 Zaqatala.
When was the last earthquake in Zaqatala?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Zaqatala on the night of June 19, 2026 at 00:40 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 224km west of Zaqatala at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zaqatala in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zaqatala?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Zaqatala on the afternoon of April 29, 1991 at 13:12 local time (Asia/Baku). The center of this earthquake was located 262km west-northwest of Zaqatala at a depth of 17km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zaqatala since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zaqatala?
In the past 10 years, 232 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zaqatala. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
