Latest earthquakes near Derbent, Dagestan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Derbent, Dagestan, Russia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Derbent? If an earthquake is happening right now near Derbent (also known as Dərbənd), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 13 hours ago (Apr 9 15:14 Moscow) |
M 3.3 | 180 km WNW from Derbent |
| 2 days ago (Apr 7 23:35 Moscow) |
M 3.5 | 273 km SSW from Derbent |
| 3 days ago (Apr 6 05:03 Moscow) |
M 3.0 | 296 km W from Derbent |
| 12 days ago (Mar 28 13:42 Moscow) |
M 3.4 | 233 km S from Derbent |
| 14 days ago (Mar 26 16:09 Moscow) |
M 3.7 | 193 km SW from Derbent |
| 19 days ago (Mar 21 06:59 Moscow) |
M 3.5 | 186 km S from Derbent |
| 20 days ago (Mar 20 16:57 Moscow) |
M 3.8 | 253 km WNW from Derbent |
| 29 days ago (Mar 11 09:30 Moscow) |
M 4.3 | 109 km WNW from Derbent |
| 32 days ago (Mar 9 03:01 Moscow) |
M 3.7 | 132 km S from Derbent |
| 32 days ago (Mar 8 19:37 Moscow) |
M 3.0 | 270 km W from Derbent |
| 32 days ago (Mar 8 14:28 Moscow) |
M 4.1 | 256 km W from Derbent |
| 33 days ago (Mar 7 07:21 Moscow) |
M 4.3 | 281 km SSE from Derbent |
| 38 days ago (Mar 2 08:56 Moscow) |
M 3.2 | 199 km WSW from Derbent |
| 39 days ago (Mar 1 06:12 Moscow) |
M 3.3 | 187 km WSW from Derbent |
| 40 days ago (Feb 28 06:49 Moscow) |
M 3.0 | 124 km S from Derbent |
| 41 days ago (Feb 27 08:16 Moscow) |
M 3.3 | 148 km SSW from Derbent |
| 47 days ago (Feb 21 20:29 Moscow) |
M 3.9 | 98 km S from Derbent |
| 47 days ago (Feb 21 06:46 Moscow) |
M 3.8 | 137 km WNW from Derbent |
| 49 days ago (Feb 19 14:11 Moscow) |
M 3.9 | 124 km S from Derbent |
| 58 days ago (Feb 10 12:39 Moscow) |
M 3.6 | 168 km NW from Derbent |
| 60 days ago (Feb 8 17:31 Moscow) |
M 3.1 | 221 km SSE from Derbent |
| 67 days ago (Feb 1 16:24 Moscow) |
M 3.2 | 87 km S from Derbent |
| 68 days ago (Jan 31 14:17 Moscow) |
M 4.3 | 225 km WNW from Derbent |
| 69 days ago (Jan 31 04:18 Moscow) |
M 3.5 | 113 km S from Derbent |
| 81 days ago (Jan 18 21:54 Moscow) |
M 3.2 | 194 km WNW from Derbent |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Derbent
Derbent Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 191 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Derbent, Dagestan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 19 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Derbent roughly every 19 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Derbent in 2017. A total of 25 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Derbent that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Derbent in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Derbent 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 | 179 | 93.72% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 6.28% |
| 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 Derbent
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Derbent occurred on Dec 8, 2022 09:42 local time (Europe/Moscow timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 114 kilometers (71 mi) west of Derbent, at a depth of 61 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Derbent in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Nov 25, 2000 21:09, 246 kilometers (153 mi) west of Derbent. It is the strongest earthquake near Derbent 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 Derbent, Dagestan 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 Derbent.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 8, 2022 09:42 (Moscow) |
M 5.5 | 114 km W from Derbent |
| Dec 7, 2023 07:15 (Moscow) |
M 5.4 | 156 km SE from Derbent |
| Sep 4, 2015 07:49 (Moscow) |
M 5.4 | 141 km SSW from Derbent |
| Jul 3, 2023 23:01 (Moscow) |
M 5.3 | 91 km ESE from Derbent |
| Jun 5, 2018 21:40 (Moscow) |
M 5.3 | 138 km WSW from Derbent |
| May 3, 2017 11:53 (Moscow) |
M 5.2 | 110 km W from Derbent |
| Nov 15, 2017 22:48 (Moscow) |
M 5.2 | 211 km SSW from Derbent |
| Jan 2, 2021 04:05 (Moscow) |
M 5.1 | 23 km W from Derbent |
| May 11, 2017 06:24 (Moscow) |
M 5.1 | 252 km S from Derbent |
| Feb 5, 2019 22:31 (Moscow) |
M 5.0 | 133 km SSE from Derbent |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Derbent
Nearest earthquakes from Derbent
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Derbent, Dagestan. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2024 19:39 (Moscow) |
M 4.2 | 18 km SSW from Derbent |
| Jan 3, 2021 01:06 (Moscow) |
M 4.4 | 19 km N from Derbent |
| Dec 7, 2017 08:23 (Moscow) |
M 4.1 | 21 km WSW from Derbent |
| Jan 2, 2021 04:05 (Moscow) |
M 5.1 | 23 km W from Derbent |
| Apr 30, 2023 13:02 (Moscow) |
M 4.2 | 30 km WNW from Derbent |
| Dec 29, 2021 12:15 (Moscow) |
M 4.3 | 35 km SE from Derbent |
| Oct 11, 2017 03:12 (Moscow) |
M 4.1 | 41 km NE from Derbent |
| Jun 27, 2024 03:11 (Moscow) |
M 4.3 | 40 km S from Derbent |
| Oct 3, 2020 02:01 (Moscow) |
M 4.0 | 46 km NNE from Derbent |
| Sep 22, 2024 20:41 (Moscow) |
M 4.2 | 49 km S from Derbent |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Derbent
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Derbent.
When was the last earthquake in Derbent, Dagestan?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Derbent on the afternoon of April 9, 2025 at 15:14 local time (Europe/Moscow). The center of this earthquake was located 180km west-northwest of Derbent at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Derbent, Dagestan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Derbent, Dagestan?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Derbent on the evening of November 25, 2000 at 21:09 local time (Europe/Moscow). The center of this earthquake was located 246km south-east of Derbent at a depth of 50km under water in the Caspian Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Derbent since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Derbent, Dagestan?
In the past 10 years, 191 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Derbent. This averages to 19 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
