Latest earthquakes near Chechnya, Russia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chechnya, Russia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chechnya? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chechnya (also known as Chechenskaya Respublika), it will show up within minutes.
Chechnya Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 170 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 17 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 164 | 96.47% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 3.53% |
| 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
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 124 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.
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 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Chechnya on the morning of September 16, 2024 at 09:43 local time (Europe/Moscow). The center of this earthquake was located 213km east-southeast of Groznyy at a depth of 10km under water in the Caspian Sea. 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, 170 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 21 days.
