Latest earthquakes near Vitebsk, Belarus today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Vitebsk, Belarus, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Vitebsk? If an earthquake is happening right now near Vitebsk (also known as Віцебская Вобласць), it will show up within minutes.
Vitebsk Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Vitebsk, Belarus in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Vitebsk in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Vitebsk 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 Vitebsk
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Vitebsk occurred on May 21, 2023 11:02 local time (Europe/Minsk timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 273 kilometers (170 mi) south-west of Navapolatsk, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Vitebsk in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Vitebsk, 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 Vitebsk.
Earthquakes by city in Vitebsk
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Vitebsk, Belarus.
Use this regional Vitebsk earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Polatsk, Hlybokaye, Pastavy and Lyepyel’.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Vitebsk.
When was the last earthquake in Vitebsk, Belarus?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Vitebsk on the night of September 18, 2024 at 04:29 local time (Europe/Minsk). The center of this earthquake was located 170km north-northeast of Vitebsk at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Vitebsk, Belarus in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Vitebsk, Belarus?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Vitebsk on the morning of May 21, 2023 at 11:02 local time (Europe/Minsk). The center of this earthquake was located 273km southwest of Navapolatsk at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Vitebsk since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Vitebsk, Belarus?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Vitebsk. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
