Latest earthquakes near Makhachkala, Dagestan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Makhachkala, Dagestan, Russia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Makhachkala? If an earthquake is happening right now near Makhachkala (also known as Mahaçqala), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Makhachkala Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Makhachkala. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Makhachkala and elsewhere.
Oct 19, 2023 10:12AM
Shallow M4.5 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning near Derbent in Russia.
Jul 3, 2023 11:01PM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Night near Xaçmaz in Azerbaijan.
Makhachkala Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 159 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Makhachkala, Dagestan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 15 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Makhachkala roughly every 22 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Makhachkala in 2017. A total of 21 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Makhachkala 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 Makhachkala in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Makhachkala 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 | 147 | 92.45% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 7.55% |
| 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 Makhachkala
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Makhachkala 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 Makhachkala in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on May 14, 1970 21:12, 38 kilometers (24 mi) south-southwest of Makhachkala. It is the strongest earthquake near Makhachkala in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Makhachkala, 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 Makhachkala.
Nearest earthquakes from Makhachkala
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Makhachkala, 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 Makhachkala.
When was the last earthquake in Makhachkala, Dagestan?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Makhachkala on the afternoon of November 25, 2023 at 17:28 local time (Europe/Moscow). The center of this earthquake was located 155km southwest of Makhachkala at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Makhachkala, Dagestan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Makhachkala, Dagestan?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Makhachkala on the evening of May 14, 1970 at 21:12 local time (Europe/Moscow). The center of this earthquake was located 38km northwest of Makhachkala at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Makhachkala since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Makhachkala, Dagestan?
In the past 10 years, 159 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Makhachkala. This averages to 16 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 23 days.
