Latest earthquakes near Nalchik, Kabardino-Balkariya Republic today

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List of latest earthquakes near Nalchik.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 30, 2024 15:23
(Moscow)
M 2.7 279 km S
from Nalchik
Oct 27, 2024 10:11
(Moscow)
M 2.4 269 km S
from Nalchik
Oct 25, 2024 17:13
(Moscow)
M 3.3 230 km S
from Nalchik
Oct 14, 2024 08:03
(Moscow)
M 3.9 173 km SE
from Nalchik
Oct 14, 2024 03:55
(Moscow)
M 3.4 161 km SE
from Nalchik
Oct 14, 2024 03:53
(Moscow)
M 4.0 168 km SE
from Nalchik
Oct 13, 2024 06:48
(Moscow)
M 3.7 222 km E
from Nalchik
Oct 12, 2024 13:40
(Moscow)
M 3.4 215 km E
from Nalchik
Oct 10, 2024 15:04
(Moscow)
M 3.3 224 km E
from Nalchik
Oct 10, 2024 05:27
(Moscow)
M 3.3 177 km ESE
from Nalchik
Oct 9, 2024 08:57
(Moscow)
M 3.6 115 km ESE
from Nalchik
Oct 7, 2024 05:55
(Moscow)
M 3.2 157 km ESE
from Nalchik
Oct 6, 2024 05:13
(Moscow)
M 2.4 270 km S
from Nalchik
Oct 5, 2024 09:20
(Moscow)
M 3.2 125 km ENE
from Nalchik
Oct 2, 2024 02:38
(Moscow)
M 3.9 266 km S
from Nalchik
Sep 28, 2024 02:14
(Moscow)
M 3.5 108 km ESE
from Nalchik
Sep 24, 2024 09:59
(Moscow)
M 3.4 97 km NW
from Nalchik
Sep 7, 2024 01:30
(Moscow)
M 3.3 259 km S
from Nalchik
Sep 4, 2024 10:09
(Moscow)
M 3.9 187 km ESE
from Nalchik
Sep 2, 2024 13:42
(Moscow)
M 3.8 178 km ESE
from Nalchik
Aug 27, 2024 22:01
(Moscow)
M 3.8 69 km NE
from Nalchik
Aug 26, 2024 17:50
(Moscow)
M 4.0 90 km N
from Nalchik
Aug 20, 2024 17:27
(Moscow)
M 3.9 103 km S
from Nalchik
Aug 18, 2024 16:03
(Moscow)
M 2.8 294 km SW
from Nalchik
Aug 15, 2024 16:20
(Moscow)
M 3.8 24 km NNW
from Nalchik

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Nalchik

Nalchik Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
14 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.7
Oct 30, 2024 15:23

Average

A total of 143 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.

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. 4 141 98.6%
Mag. 5 2 1.4%
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 124 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
Jun 4, 2024 01:03
(Moscow)
M 4.9 112 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
Jul 12, 2016 13:14
(Moscow)
M 4.8 236 km SSE
from Nalchik
May 14, 2016 00:17
(Moscow)
M 4.8 234 km ESE
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
Jul 11, 2022 06:36
(Moscow)
M 4.7 262 km S
from Nalchik

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.

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
Jun 2, 2024 05:48
(Moscow)
M 4.1 36 km ESE
from Nalchik
May 18, 2020 10:24
(Moscow)
M 4.0 65 km NW
from Nalchik
May 10, 2024 03:49
(Moscow)
M 4.0 75 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
Aug 26, 2024 17:50
(Moscow)
M 4.0 90 km N
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 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Nalchik on the afternoon of October 30, 2024 at 15:23 local time (Europe/Moscow). The center of this earthquake was located 279km south of Nalchik at a depth of 8km 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, 143 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 26 days.