Latest earthquakes near Astrakhan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Astrakhan, Russia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Astrakhan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Astrakhan (also known as Астрахань), it will show up within minutes.
Astrakhan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Astrakhan in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Astrakhan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Astrakhan 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 Astrakhan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Astrakhan occurred on Jan 15, 2015 15:11 local time (Europe/Astrakhan timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 293 kilometers (182 mi) west-southwest of Astrakhan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Astrakhan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Dec 18, 1978 11:59, 160 kilometers (99 mi) west-southwest of Astrakhan. It is the strongest earthquake near Astrakhan 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 Astrakhan 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 Astrakhan.
Nearest earthquakes from Astrakhan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Astrakhan. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Astrakhan.
When was the last earthquake in Astrakhan?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Astrakhan on the afternoon of January 15, 2015 at 15:11 local time (Europe/Astrakhan). The center of this earthquake was located 293km west-southwest of Astrakhan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Astrakhan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Astrakhan?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Astrakhan on the morning of December 18, 1978 at 11:59 local time (Europe/Astrakhan). The center of this earthquake was located 160km north of Astrakhan at a depth of 0km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Astrakhan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Astrakhan?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Astrakhan. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
