Latest earthquakes near Altai, Russia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Altai, Russia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Altai? If an earthquake is happening right now near Altai (also known as Алтай), it will show up within minutes.
Altai Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 63 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Altai, Russia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Altai in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Altai 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 | 61 | 96.83% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 3.17% |
| 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 Altai
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Altai occurred on Sep 13, 2019 11:08 local time (Asia/Barnaul timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 179 kilometers (111 mi) south-east of Gorno-Altaysk, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Altai in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Sep 27, 2003 18:33, 252 kilometers (157 mi) south-east of Gorno-Altaysk. It is the strongest earthquake near Altai 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 Altai, Russia 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 Altai.
Earthquakes by city in Altai
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Altai, Russia.
Use this regional Altai earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Mayma.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Altai.
When was the last earthquake in Altai, Russia?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Altai on the night of December 21, 2024 at 02:57 local time (Asia/Barnaul). The center of this earthquake was located 369km east-southeast of Gorno-Altaysk at a depth of 35km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Altai, Russia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Altai, Russia?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Altai on the evening of September 27, 2003 at 18:33 local time (Asia/Barnaul). The center of this earthquake was located 252km south-southeast of Gorno-Altaysk at a depth of 16km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Altai since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Altai, Russia?
In the past 10 years, 63 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Altai. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 58 days.
