Latest earthquakes near Irkutsk, Irkutsk Oblast today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Irkutsk, Irkutsk Oblast, Russia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Irkutsk? If an earthquake is happening right now near Irkutsk (also known as Иркутск), it will show up within minutes.
Irkutsk Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 131 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Irkutsk, Irkutsk Oblast in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Irkutsk roughly every 27 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Irkutsk in 2021. A total of 67 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Irkutsk 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 in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Irkutsk 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 | 121 | 92.37% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 6.87% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.76% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Irkutsk
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Irkutsk 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 in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Apr 5, 1950 02:44, 233 kilometers (145 mi) west-southwest of Irkutsk. It is the strongest earthquake near Irkutsk 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, Irkutsk Oblast 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Irkutsk
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Irkutsk, Irkutsk Oblast. 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 Irkutsk.
When was the last earthquake in Irkutsk, Irkutsk Oblast?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Irkutsk on the night of December 9, 2024 at 01:11 local time (Asia/Irkutsk). The center of this earthquake was located 116km east of Irkutsk at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Irkutsk, Irkutsk Oblast in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Irkutsk, Irkutsk Oblast?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Irkutsk on the night of April 5, 1950 at 02:44 local time (Asia/Irkutsk). The center of this earthquake was located 233km west-southwest of Irkutsk at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Irkutsk since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Irkutsk, Irkutsk Oblast?
In the past 10 years, 131 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Irkutsk. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 28 days.
