Latest earthquakes near Chechnya, Russia today

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List of latest earthquakes near Chechnya.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jun 23, 2025 10:12
(Moscow)
M 2.4 290 km SSW
from Groznyy
Jun 15, 2025 03:19
(Moscow)
M 2.6 277 km SSW
from Groznyy
Jun 11, 2025 06:34
(Moscow)
M 3.4 112 km WNW
from Groznyy
Jun 3, 2025 03:29
(Moscow)
M 3.0 203 km SW
from Groznyy
Jun 1, 2025 21:20
(Moscow)
M 3.5 34 km SSE
from Groznyy
May 24, 2025 08:07
(Moscow)
M 3.2 227 km SSE
from Groznyy
May 20, 2025 19:30
(Moscow)
M 3.1 291 km SSW
from Groznyy
May 20, 2025 09:11
(Moscow)
M 3.3 289 km SSW
from Groznyy
May 19, 2025 14:07
(Moscow)
M 4.0 249 km SE
from Groznyy
May 17, 2025 02:23
(Moscow)
M 3.4 78 km W
from Groznyy
May 16, 2025 11:08
(Moscow)
M 3.0 286 km SSW
from Groznyy
May 10, 2025 19:56
(Moscow)
M 3.5 241 km WNW
from Groznyy
May 9, 2025 14:11
(Moscow)
M 3.3 66 km WNW
from Groznyy
May 9, 2025 10:53
(Moscow)
M 3.4 288 km WSW
from Groznyy
May 7, 2025 23:43
(Moscow)
M 2.0 285 km SSW
from Groznyy
May 7, 2025 23:07
(Moscow)
M 3.4 292 km SE
from Groznyy
May 6, 2025 04:38
(Moscow)
M 3.2 53 km ESE
from Groznyy
May 2, 2025 05:49
(Moscow)
M 4.4 87 km E
from Groznyy
Apr 30, 2025 11:32
(Moscow)
M 3.3 108 km WSW
from Groznyy
Apr 29, 2025 17:44
(Moscow)
M 2.4 290 km SW
from Groznyy
Apr 29, 2025 02:40
(Moscow)
M 3.3 287 km SSW
from Groznyy
Apr 21, 2025 07:31
(Moscow)
M 4.2 272 km SSE
from Groznyy
Apr 19, 2025 13:50
(Moscow)
M 3.2 201 km WSW
from Groznyy
Apr 9, 2025 15:14
(Moscow)
M 3.3 84 km SE
from Groznyy
Apr 6, 2025 05:03
(Moscow)
M 3.0 209 km SSW
from Groznyy

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Chechnya

Chechnya Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
16 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.4
Jun 23, 2025 10:12

Average

A total of 169 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chechnya, Russia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 16 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Chechnya roughly every 21 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chechnya in 2022. A total of 25 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chechnya that year. The strongest had a 5.5 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Chechnya with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chechnya in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Chechnya 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Chechnya (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 163 96.45%
Mag. 5 6 3.55%
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 Chechnya

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.5
On Dec 8, 2022 09:42.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7
On Apr 29, 1991 12:12.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chechnya occurred on Dec 8, 2022 09:42 local time (Europe/Moscow timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 157 kilometers (98 mi) south-east of Groznyy, at a depth of 61 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chechnya in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Apr 29, 1991 12:12, 190 kilometers (118 mi) south-east of Groznyy. It is the strongest earthquake near Chechnya in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Chechnya, Russia 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 Chechnya.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Chechnya.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 8, 2022 09:42
(Moscow)
M 5.5 157 km SE
from Groznyy
Feb 13, 2022 21:25
(Moscow)
M 5.3 276 km SSW
from Groznyy
Jun 5, 2018 21:40
(Moscow)
M 5.3 218 km SSE
from Groznyy
May 3, 2017 11:53
(Moscow)
M 5.2 164 km SE
from Groznyy
Jan 2, 2021 04:05
(Moscow)
M 5.1 233 km SE
from Groznyy
Nov 6, 2018 04:17
(Moscow)
M 5.0 191 km WSW
from Groznyy
Aug 10, 2019 10:35
(Moscow)
M 4.9 198 km SSE
from Groznyy
May 1, 2022 22:35
(Moscow)
M 4.9 279 km SSW
from Groznyy
Jun 4, 2024 01:03
(Moscow)
M 4.9 199 km WSW
from Groznyy
Jul 12, 2016 13:14
(Moscow)
M 4.8 245 km SSW
from Groznyy

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Chechnya

Earthquakes by city in Chechnya

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Chechnya, Russia.

Use this regional Chechnya earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Urus-Martan, Gudermes, Argun, Shali, Kurchaloy, Avtury, Achkhoy-Martan and Tsotsin-Yurt.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Chechnya.

When was the last earthquake in Chechnya, Russia?

A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Chechnya on the morning of June 23, 2025 at 10:12 local time (Europe/Moscow). The center of this earthquake was located 290km south-southwest of Groznyy at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chechnya, Russia in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Chechnya, Russia?

A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Chechnya on the afternoon of April 29, 1991 at 12:12 local time (Europe/Moscow). The center of this earthquake was located 190km west-southwest of Groznyy at a depth of 17km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chechnya since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Chechnya, Russia?

In the past 10 years, 169 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chechnya. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 22 days.