Latest earthquakes near Groznyy, Chechnya today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Groznyy, Chechnya, Russia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Groznyy? If an earthquake is happening right now near Groznyy, it will show up within minutes.
Groznyy Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 169 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Groznyy, Chechnya 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 Groznyy roughly every 21 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Groznyy in 2022. A total of 25 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Groznyy 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 Groznyy in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Groznyy 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 | 162 | 95.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 4.14% |
| 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 Groznyy
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Groznyy 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 Groznyy 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 Groznyy 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 Groznyy, Chechnya 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 Groznyy.
Nearest earthquakes from Groznyy
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Groznyy, Chechnya. 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 Groznyy.
When was the last earthquake in Groznyy, Chechnya?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Groznyy on the afternoon of April 15, 2026 at 16:17 local time (Europe/Moscow). The center of this earthquake was located 94km south-east of Groznyy at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Groznyy, Chechnya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Groznyy, Chechnya?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Groznyy 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 Groznyy since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Groznyy, Chechnya?
In the past 10 years, 169 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Groznyy. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 22 days.
