Latest earthquakes near Minsk, Belarus today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Minsk, Belarus, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Minsk? If an earthquake is happening right now near Minsk (also known as Minsk Oblast), it will show up within minutes.
Minsk Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Minsk, Belarus in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Minsk in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Minsk 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 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Minsk
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Minsk occurred on May 21, 2023 11:02 local time (Europe/Minsk timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 99 kilometers (62 mi) south-west of Maladziečna, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Minsk in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Minsk, Belarus 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 Minsk.
Earthquakes by city in Minsk
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Minsk, Belarus.
Use this regional Minsk earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Slutsk, Horad Zhodzina, Vilyeyka, Dzyarzhynsk, Mar’’ina Horka, Kalodzishchy and Stowbtsy.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Minsk.
When was the last earthquake in Minsk, Belarus?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Minsk on the morning of November 22, 2024 at 10:06 local time (Europe/Minsk). The center of this earthquake was located 69km south of Salihorsk at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Minsk, Belarus in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Minsk, Belarus?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Minsk on the morning of May 21, 2023 at 11:02 local time (Europe/Minsk). The center of this earthquake was located 99km southwest of Maladziečna at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Minsk since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Minsk, Belarus?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Minsk. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
