Latest earthquakes near Abkhazia, Georgia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Abkhazia, Georgia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Abkhazia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Abkhazia (also known as Աբխազիա), it will show up within minutes.
Abkhazia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 76 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Abkhazia, Georgia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Abkhazia in 2024. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Abkhazia that year. The strongest had a 4.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Abkhazia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Abkhazia 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 | 74 | 97.37% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 2.63% |
| 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 Abkhazia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Abkhazia occurred on Sep 27, 2022 18:08 local time (Asia/Tbilisi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 299 kilometers (186 mi) south-southeast of Sokhumi, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Abkhazia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Apr 29, 1991 13:12, 228 kilometers (142 mi) south-southeast of Sokhumi. It is the strongest earthquake near Abkhazia 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 Abkhazia, Georgia 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 Abkhazia.
Earthquakes by city in Abkhazia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Abkhazia, Georgia.
Use this regional Abkhazia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Stantsiya Novyy Afon, Tqvarch'eli and Och’amch’ire.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Abkhazia.
When was the last earthquake in Abkhazia, Georgia?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Abkhazia on the morning of December 19, 2024 at 06:36 local time (Asia/Tbilisi). The center of this earthquake was located 263km south of Sokhumi at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Abkhazia, Georgia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Abkhazia, Georgia?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Abkhazia on the afternoon of April 29, 1991 at 13:12 local time (Asia/Tbilisi). The center of this earthquake was located 228km east-southeast of Sokhumi at a depth of 17km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Abkhazia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Abkhazia, Georgia?
In the past 10 years, 76 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Abkhazia. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 48 days.
