Latest earthquakes near Dagestan, Russia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dagestan, Russia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dagestan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dagestan (also known as Дагестан), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Dagestan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Dagestan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Dagestan and elsewhere.
Apr 8, 2026 12:05PM
On Wednesday Afternoon an Unusually powerful M5.6 Earthquake struck near Lankaran in Azerbaijan.
Dagestan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 229 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dagestan, Russia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 22 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Dagestan roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dagestan in 2024. A total of 28 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dagestan 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 Dagestan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Dagestan 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 | 216 | 94.32% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 5.68% |
| 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 Dagestan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dagestan occurred on Dec 8, 2022 09:42 local time (Europe/Moscow timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 95 kilometers (59 mi) south-southwest of Makhachkala, at a depth of 61 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dagestan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Apr 29, 1991 12:12, 254 kilometers (158 mi) south-southwest of Khasavyurt. It is the strongest earthquake near Dagestan 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 Dagestan, 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 Dagestan.
Earthquakes by city in Dagestan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Dagestan, Russia.
Use this regional Dagestan earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kaspiysk, Buynaksk, Kizlyar, Izberbash, Kizilyurt, Dagestanskiye Ogni and Belidzhi.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Dagestan.
When was the last earthquake in Dagestan, Russia?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Dagestan on the morning of April 14, 2026 at 08:19 local time (Europe/Moscow). The center of this earthquake was located 79km south-east of Makhachkala at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dagestan, Russia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dagestan, Russia?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Dagestan on the afternoon of April 29, 1991 at 12:12 local time (Europe/Moscow). The center of this earthquake was located 254km west-southwest of Khasavyurt at a depth of 17km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dagestan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dagestan, Russia?
In the past 10 years, 229 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dagestan. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
