Latest earthquakes near Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkariya Republic today
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Nalchik Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 145 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkariya Republic 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 Nalchik roughly every 25 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Nalchik in 2022. A total of 20 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Nalchik 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 Nalchik in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Nalchik 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 | 143 | 98.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 1.38% |
| 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 Nalchik
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nalchik 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 Nalchik 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 Nalchik 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 Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkariya Republic 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 Nalchik.
Nearest earthquakes from Nalchik
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkariya Republic. 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 Nalchik.
When was the last earthquake in Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkariya Republic?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Nalchik on the evening of May 20, 2025 at 19:30 local time (Europe/Moscow). The center of this earthquake was located 267km south of Nalchik at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkariya Republic in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkariya Republic?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Nalchik 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 Nalchik since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkariya Republic?
In the past 10 years, 145 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nalchik. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 25 days.
