Latest earthquakes near Irkutsk Oblast, Russia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Irkutsk Oblast? If an earthquake is happening right now near Irkutsk Oblast (also known as Иркутская область), it will show up within minutes.
Irkutsk Oblast Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 318 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Irkutsk Oblast, Russia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 31 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Irkutsk Oblast roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Irkutsk Oblast in 2021. A total of 121 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Irkutsk Oblast that year. The strongest had a 6.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Irkutsk Oblast in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Irkutsk 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 | 298 | 93.71% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 5.97% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.31% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Irkutsk Oblast
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Irkutsk Oblast occurred on Jan 12, 2021 05:32 local time (Asia/Irkutsk timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 288 kilometers (179 mi) west-southwest of Irkutsk, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Irkutsk Oblast in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Jun 27, 1957 08:09, 229 kilometers (142 mi) west-southwest of Bodaybo. It is the strongest earthquake near Irkutsk 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 Irkutsk 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 Irkutsk Oblast.
Earthquakes by city in Irkutsk Oblast
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia.
- Angarsk (Ангарск)
- Bodaybo (Бодайбо)
- Bratsk (Братск)
- Irkutsk (Иркутск)
- Tulun (Тулун)
- Ust’-Ilimsk (Усть-Илимск)
- Ust’-Kut (Усть-Кут)
Use this regional Irkutsk Oblast earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Usol’ye-Sibirskoye, Cheremkhovo, Shelekhov, Sayansk, Nizhneudinsk, Tayshet, Zima, Zheleznogorsk-Ilimskiy, Vikhorevka, Slyudyanka, Markova, Chunskiy and Baykal’sk.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Irkutsk Oblast.
When was the last earthquake in Irkutsk Oblast, Russia?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Irkutsk Oblast on the night of April 25, 2024 at 02:39 local time (Asia/Irkutsk). The center of this earthquake was located 264km east-northeast of Irkutsk at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Irkutsk Oblast, Russia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Irkutsk Oblast, Russia?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Irkutsk Oblast on the morning of June 27, 1957 at 08:09 local time (Asia/Irkutsk). The center of this earthquake was located 229km south-east of Bodaybo at a depth of 25km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Irkutsk Oblast since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Irkutsk Oblast, Russia?
In the past 10 years, 318 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Irkutsk Oblast. This averages to 32 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
