Latest earthquakes near Batumi, Achara today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Batumi, Achara, Georgia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Batumi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Batumi (also known as Բաթում), it will show up within minutes.
Batumi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 156 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Batumi, Achara in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 15 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Batumi roughly every 23 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Batumi in 2022. A total of 25 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Batumi that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Batumi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Batumi 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 | 147 | 94.23% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 5.77% |
| 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 Batumi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Batumi occurred on Jun 14, 2020 18:24 local time (Asia/Tbilisi timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.9 and struck 259 kilometers (161 mi) south-southwest of Batumi, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Batumi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Dec 27, 1939 02:57, 259 kilometers (161 mi) south-southwest of Batumi. It is the strongest earthquake near Batumi 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 Batumi, Achara 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 Batumi.
Nearest earthquakes from Batumi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Batumi, Achara. 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 Batumi.
When was the last earthquake in Batumi, Achara?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Batumi on the morning of May 8, 2024 at 08:38 local time (Asia/Tbilisi). The center of this earthquake was located 278km south of Batumi at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Batumi, Achara in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Batumi, Achara?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Batumi on the night of December 27, 1939 at 02:57 local time (Asia/Tbilisi). The center of this earthquake was located 259km southwest of Batumi at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Batumi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Batumi, Achara?
In the past 10 years, 156 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Batumi. This averages to 16 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 23 days.
