Latest earthquakes near Amur Oblast, Russia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Amur Oblast, Russia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Amur Oblast? If an earthquake is happening right now near Amur Oblast (also known as Амурская область), it will show up within minutes.
Amur Oblast Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Amur Oblast, Russia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Amur Oblast in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Amur Oblast 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 | 22 | 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 Amur Oblast
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Amur Oblast occurred on Oct 27, 2017 01:26 local time (Asia/Yakutsk timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 43 kilometers (27 mi) east-northeast of Zeya, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Amur Oblast in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on Oct 31, 1906 10:26, 300 kilometers (186 mi) east-northeast of Blagoveshchensk. It is the strongest earthquake near Amur Oblast 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 Amur Oblast, 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 Amur Oblast.
Earthquakes by city in Amur Oblast
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Amur Oblast, Russia.
Use this regional Amur Oblast earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Belogorsk, Svobodnyy and Raychikhinsk.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Amur Oblast.
When was the last earthquake in Amur Oblast, Russia?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Amur Oblast on the afternoon of May 15, 2024 at 13:58 local time (Asia/Yakutsk). The center of this earthquake was located 294km north-northwest of Tynda at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Amur Oblast, Russia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Amur Oblast, Russia?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Amur Oblast on the morning of October 31, 1906 at 10:26 local time (Asia/Yakutsk). The center of this earthquake was located 300km north-east of Blagoveshchensk at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Amur Oblast since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Amur Oblast, Russia?
In the past 10 years, 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Amur Oblast. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 166 days.
