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List of latest earthquakes near Nalchik.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 25, 2023 17:28
(Moscow)
M 3.0 267 km SE
from Nalchik
Nov 24, 2023 12:54
(Moscow)
M 3.5 86 km ESE
from Nalchik
Nov 23, 2023 13:28
(Moscow)
M 3.2 172 km ESE
from Nalchik
Nov 23, 2023 07:47
(Moscow)
M 3.3 175 km ESE
from Nalchik
Nov 18, 2023 11:08
(Moscow)
M 3.3 32 km ENE
from Nalchik
Nov 16, 2023 19:35
(Moscow)
M 3.2 130 km SE
from Nalchik
Nov 15, 2023 02:23
(Moscow)
M 3.6 201 km ESE
from Nalchik
Nov 14, 2023 15:51
(Moscow)
M 3.1 204 km ESE
from Nalchik
Nov 14, 2023 01:07
(Moscow)
M 3.2 229 km SSE
from Nalchik
Nov 8, 2023 23:39
(Moscow)
M 3.0 215 km SSW
from Nalchik
Nov 8, 2023 22:08
(Moscow)
M 3.5 149 km ESE
from Nalchik
Nov 2, 2023 21:03
(Moscow)
M 3.2 233 km SE
from Nalchik
Oct 31, 2023 17:27
(Moscow)
M 3.1 240 km S
from Nalchik
Oct 28, 2023 03:56
(Moscow)
M 3.2 261 km SE
from Nalchik
Oct 19, 2023 17:06
(Moscow)
M 3.1 282 km W
from Nalchik
Oct 11, 2023 14:48
(Moscow)
M 3.5 82 km NE
from Nalchik
Oct 7, 2023 01:28
(Moscow)
M 4.1 235 km SE
from Nalchik
Oct 5, 2023 23:52
(Moscow)
M 3.6 285 km W
from Nalchik
Oct 5, 2023 01:48
(Moscow)
M 3.4 197 km E
from Nalchik
Sep 30, 2023 20:33
(Moscow)
M 2.0 269 km S
from Nalchik
Sep 28, 2023 09:18
(Moscow)
M 3.9 224 km ESE
from Nalchik
Sep 25, 2023 05:45
(Moscow)
M 3.3 92 km S
from Nalchik
Sep 24, 2023 08:21
(Moscow)
M 3.0 291 km SE
from Nalchik
Sep 24, 2023 07:00
(Moscow)
M 4.0 217 km SSE
from Nalchik
Sep 23, 2023 22:57
(Moscow)
M 3.0 233 km S
from Nalchik

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Nalchik

Recent Nalchik Earthquake News

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Nalchik Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
13 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3
Nov 25, 2023 17:28

Average

A total of 135 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 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Nalchik roughly every 27 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Nalchik with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Nalchik (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 133 98.52%
Mag. 5 2 1.48%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.3
On Feb 13, 2022 21:25.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7
On Apr 29, 1991 12:12.

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 123 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Nalchik.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Feb 13, 2022 21:25
(Moscow)
M 5.3 262 km S
from Nalchik
Nov 6, 2018 04:17
(Moscow)
M 5.0 107 km S
from Nalchik
May 1, 2022 22:35
(Moscow)
M 4.9 268 km S
from Nalchik
Aug 16, 2021 04:44
(Moscow)
M 4.8 261 km S
from Nalchik
Sep 3, 2021 06:34
(Moscow)
M 4.8 239 km SE
from Nalchik
Oct 20, 2021 07:45
(Moscow)
M 4.8 160 km E
from Nalchik
Jun 2, 2014 12:07
(Moscow)
M 4.8 151 km E
from Nalchik
May 14, 2016 00:17
(Moscow)
M 4.8 234 km ESE
from Nalchik
Jul 12, 2016 13:14
(Moscow)
M 4.8 236 km SSE
from Nalchik
Mar 15, 2022 15:25
(Moscow)
M 4.7 177 km SSW
from Nalchik

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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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Nalchik.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jul 4, 2022 02:45
(Moscow)
M 4.0 20 km NE
from Nalchik
Apr 15, 2014 03:16
(Moscow)
M 4.0 55 km E
from Nalchik
May 18, 2020 10:24
(Moscow)
M 4.0 65 km NW
from Nalchik
Mar 7, 2014 19:18
(Moscow)
M 4.1 66 km NW
from Nalchik
Oct 31, 2015 12:15
(Moscow)
M 4.0 77 km SSE
from Nalchik
Apr 1, 2023 17:03
(Moscow)
M 4.5 78 km NNW
from Nalchik
May 17, 2019 04:19
(Moscow)
M 4.1 81 km NW
from Nalchik
Jan 27, 2020 00:01
(Moscow)
M 4.2 84 km SE
from Nalchik
Feb 16, 2015 01:11
(Moscow)
M 4.1 86 km NW
from Nalchik
Sep 5, 2018 05:59
(Moscow)
M 4.0 100 km E
from Nalchik

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Nalchik

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 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Nalchik on the afternoon of November 25, 2023 at 17:28 local time (Europe/Moscow). The center of this earthquake was located 267km south-east of Nalchik at a depth of 1km 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, 135 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nalchik. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 27 days.