Latest earthquakes near Buryatiya Republic, Russia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Buryatiya Republic, Russia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Buryatiya Republic? If an earthquake is happening right now near Buryatiya Republic (also known as Бурятия), it will show up within minutes.
Buryatiya Republic Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 221 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Buryatiya Republic, Russia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 22 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Buryatiya Republic roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Buryatiya Republic in 2015. A total of 58 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Buryatiya Republic that year. The strongest had a 5.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Buryatiya Republic in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Buryatiya Republic 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 | 212 | 95.93% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 4.07% |
| 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 Buryatiya Republic
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Buryatiya Republic occurred on Sep 22, 2020 02:04 local time (Asia/Irkutsk timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 283 kilometers (176 mi) west of Ulan-Ude, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Buryatiya Republic in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Feb 7, 1957 04:35, 233 kilometers (145 mi) west of Ulan-Ude. It is the strongest earthquake near Buryatiya Republic 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 Buryatiya Republic, 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 Buryatiya Republic.
Earthquakes by city in Buryatiya Republic
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Buryatiya Republic, Russia.
Use this regional Buryatiya Republic earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Gusinoozyorsk and Kyakhta.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Buryatiya Republic.
When was the last earthquake in Buryatiya Republic, Russia?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Buryatiya Republic on the evening of December 9, 2024 at 22:20 local time (Asia/Irkutsk). The center of this earthquake was located 205km east-southeast of Severobaykal’sk at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Buryatiya Republic, Russia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Buryatiya Republic, Russia?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Buryatiya Republic on the night of February 7, 1957 at 04:35 local time (Asia/Irkutsk). The center of this earthquake was located 233km southwest of Ulan-Ude at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Buryatiya Republic since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Buryatiya Republic, Russia?
In the past 10 years, 221 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Buryatiya Republic. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
