Latest earthquakes near Kabardino-Balkariya Republic, Russia today
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Kabardino-Balkariya Republic Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 140 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kabardino-Balkariya Republic, Russia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kabardino-Balkariya Republic roughly every 26 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kabardino-Balkariya Republic in 2022. A total of 20 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kabardino-Balkariya Republic that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kabardino-Balkariya Republic in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Kabardino-Balkariya Republic 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 | 138 | 98.57% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 1.43% |
| 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 Kabardino-Balkariya Republic
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kabardino-Balkariya Republic occurred on Feb 13, 2022 21:25 local time (Europe/Moscow timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 262 kilometers (163 mi) south of Nalchik, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kabardino-Balkariya Republic in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Apr 29, 1991 12:12, 116 kilometers (72 mi) south of Nalchik. It is the strongest earthquake near Kabardino-Balkariya Republic 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 Kabardino-Balkariya Republic, 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 Kabardino-Balkariya Republic.
Earthquakes by city in Kabardino-Balkariya Republic
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kabardino-Balkariya Republic, Russia.
Use this regional Kabardino-Balkariya Republic earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Prokhladnyy, Baksan, Nartkala, Terek, Dugulubgey, Tyrnyauz and Chegem.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kabardino-Balkariya Republic.
When was the last earthquake in Kabardino-Balkariya Republic, Russia?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kabardino-Balkariya Republic on the night of November 22, 2025 at 03:30 local time (Europe/Moscow). The center of this earthquake was located 119km south-east of Nalchik at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kabardino-Balkariya Republic, Russia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kabardino-Balkariya Republic, Russia?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Kabardino-Balkariya Republic on the afternoon of April 29, 1991 at 12:12 local time (Europe/Moscow). The center of this earthquake was located 116km south of Nalchik at a depth of 17km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kabardino-Balkariya Republic since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kabardino-Balkariya Republic, Russia?
In the past 10 years, 140 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kabardino-Balkariya Republic. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
