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.
Recent Derbent Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Derbent. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Derbent and elsewhere.
Apr 8, 2026 12:05PM
On Wednesday Afternoon an Unusually powerful M5.6 Earthquake struck near Lankaran in Azerbaijan.
Derbent Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 197 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 18 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 | 185 | 93.91% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 6.09% |
| 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 126 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Derbent.
When was the last earthquake in Derbent, Dagestan?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Derbent on the morning of April 14, 2026 at 08:19 local time (Europe/Moscow). The center of this earthquake was located 43km northwest of Derbent at a depth of 15km 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, 197 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Derbent. This averages to 20 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.
