Latest earthquakes near Sokhumi, Abkhazia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sokhumi, Abkhazia, Georgia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sokhumi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sokhumi (also known as Сухум), it will show up within minutes.
Sokhumi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 75 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sokhumi, Abkhazia 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 Sokhumi in 2024. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sokhumi 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 Sokhumi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sokhumi 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 | 73 | 97.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 2.67% |
| 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 Sokhumi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sokhumi 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 Sokhumi 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 Sokhumi 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 Sokhumi, Abkhazia 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 Sokhumi.
Nearest earthquakes from Sokhumi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sokhumi, Abkhazia. 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 Sokhumi.
When was the last earthquake in Sokhumi, Abkhazia?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sokhumi on the morning of January 8, 2026 at 11:18 local time (Asia/Tbilisi). The center of this earthquake was located 207km east-southeast of Sokhumi at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sokhumi, Abkhazia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sokhumi, Abkhazia?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Sokhumi 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 Sokhumi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sokhumi, Abkhazia?
In the past 10 years, 75 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sokhumi. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 49 days.
