Dagestan
Dagestan: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Dagestan (Russia) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
Live map – Dagestan
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Dagestan
- 37 h agoWildfire near Pervomayskoye, Russia – active3.4 km² · 14 km ENE of Pervomayskoye, Russia
- 38 h agoWildfire near Kochubey, Russia – active19 km² · 26 km ENE of Kochubey, Russia
- 352 days agoWildfire near Kochubey, Russia14 km² · 33 km NNE of Kochubey, Russia
- 357 days agoWildfire near Kochubey, Russia11 km² · 28 km NE of Kochubey, Russia
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Dagestan
Dagestan has recorded 176 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. The strongest was M5.7 in 1999.
Satellites have detected 3 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 19 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
Learn more ›Earthquakes
176 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1977. The strongest was M5.7.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.7 | 23 km ESE of Khasavyurt, Russia | 33.0 km | |
| 5.5 | 8 km E of Tsurib, Russia | 61.3 km | |
| 5.4 | 42 km N of Derbent, Russia | 66.3 km | |
| 5.3 | 20 km E of Khasavyurt, Russia | 65.0 km | |
| 5.3 | near Sergokala, Russia | 22.4 km | |
| 5.2 | 13 km SE of Tsurib, Russia | 10.0 km | |
| 5.1 | 23 km W of Derbent, Russia | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 53 km NNE of Derbent, Russia | 60.3 km | |
| 5.0 | 32 km E of Kaspiysk, Russia | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 58 km NNE of Derbent, Russia | 39.9 km | |
| 4.9 | 49 km W of Buynaksk, Russia | 15.2 km | |
| 4.9 | 17 km NNE of Dagestanskiye Ogni, Russia | 10.3 km | |
| 4.8 | 18 km SW of Aknada, Russia | 10.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 37 km SSW of Khasavyurt, Russia | 76.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 39 km SSE of Akhty, Russia | 50.1 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2025 | 3 | M5.4 |
| 2024 | 2 | M4.3 |
| 2023 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 2022 | 3 | M5.5 |
| 2021 | 6 | M5.1 |
| 2020 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2019 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 2018 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2017 | 3 | M5.2 |
| 2016 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 2015 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2014 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 2013 | 4 | M4.8 |
| 2012 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 2011 | 2 | M4.4 |
| 2010 | 3 | M4.0 |
| 2009 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 2008 | 18 | M4.7 |
| 2007 | 10 | M4.9 |
| 2006 | 4 | M4.8 |
| 2005 | 8 | M4.4 |
| 2004 | 6 | M4.0 |
| 2003 | 3 | M4.1 |
| 2002 | 5 | M4.5 |
| 2001 | 6 | M5.0 |
| 2000 | 9 | M4.8 |
| 1999 | 22 | M5.7 |
| 1998 | 3 | M4.4 |
| 1997 | 5 | M4.6 |
| 1996 | 4 | M4.3 |
| 1995 | 2 | M4.2 |
| 1994 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 1992 | 4 | M4.9 |
| 1991 | 3 | M5.0 |
| 1990 | 2 | M4.9 |
| 1989 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1988 | 6 | M5.3 |
| 1987 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1985 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 1984 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 1983 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 1982 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 1979 | 2 | M4.7 |
| 1978 | 2 | M4.0 |
| 1977 | 3 | M4.7 |
Wildfires
3 major fires since 2025. The largest covered about 19 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.4 km² | 14 km ENE of Pervomayskoye, Russia | Active | |
| 19 km² | 26 km ENE of Kochubey, Russia | Active | |
| 14 km² | 33 km NNE of Kochubey, Russia | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 28 km NE of Kochubey, Russia | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 km² | 26 km ENE of Kochubey, Russia | Active | |
| 14 km² | 33 km NNE of Kochubey, Russia | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 28 km NE of Kochubey, Russia | Inactive |