Latest earthquakes near Irkutsk, Irkutsk Oblast today

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List of latest earthquakes near Irkutsk.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 7, 2024 15:43
(Irkutsk)
M 3.5 168 km WSW
from Irkutsk
Sep 26, 2024 18:51
(Irkutsk)
M 3.7 208 km ENE
from Irkutsk
Sep 21, 2024 16:19
(Irkutsk)
M 4.0 111 km ENE
from Irkutsk
Sep 21, 2024 14:55
(Irkutsk)
M 4.4 111 km ENE
from Irkutsk
Sep 20, 2024 17:24
(Irkutsk)
M 4.0 250 km SSE
from Irkutsk
Aug 27, 2024 00:51
(Irkutsk)
M 3.8 172 km ENE
from Irkutsk
Jul 26, 2024 17:47
(Irkutsk)
M 3.5 177 km ENE
from Irkutsk
Jul 18, 2024 04:38
(Irkutsk)
M 3.5 297 km WSW
from Irkutsk
Jun 30, 2024 04:11
(Irkutsk)
M 4.1 200 km SSE
from Irkutsk
Jun 30, 2024 03:54
(Irkutsk)
M 3.7 197 km SSE
from Irkutsk
Jun 9, 2024 19:04
(Irkutsk)
M 4.0 115 km ESE
from Irkutsk
May 13, 2024 06:56
(Irkutsk)
M 4.3 217 km ENE
from Irkutsk
Apr 25, 2024 02:39
(Irkutsk)
M 3.7 264 km ENE
from Irkutsk
Mar 22, 2024 03:43
(Irkutsk)
M 3.4 83 km SSE
from Irkutsk
Mar 22, 2024 03:42
(Irkutsk)
M 3.5 76 km SSE
from Irkutsk
Feb 27, 2024 12:41
(Irkutsk)
M 3.5 274 km ENE
from Irkutsk
Jan 18, 2024 01:08
(Irkutsk)
M 4.1 292 km WSW
from Irkutsk
Dec 16, 2023 23:06
(Irkutsk)
M 4.2 260 km ENE
from Irkutsk
Nov 25, 2023 21:43
(Irkutsk)
M 4.1 176 km ENE
from Irkutsk
Oct 30, 2023 07:07
(Irkutsk)
M 3.7 233 km ENE
from Irkutsk
Oct 28, 2023 01:35
(Irkutsk)
M 4.4 235 km ENE
from Irkutsk
Oct 13, 2023 05:04
(Irkutsk)
M 4.1 292 km WSW
from Irkutsk
May 29, 2023 23:34
(Irkutsk)
M 3.7 59 km SSE
from Irkutsk
May 28, 2023 03:43
(Irkutsk)
M 3.7 144 km WSW
from Irkutsk
May 7, 2023 22:07
(Irkutsk)
M 4.3 179 km E
from Irkutsk

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Irkutsk

Irkutsk Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
13 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.5
Oct 7, 2024 15:43

Average

A total of 133 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Irkutsk with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Irkutsk (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 123 92.48%
Mag. 5 9 6.77%
Mag. 6 1 0.75%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Irkutsk

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.7
On Jan 12, 2021 05:32.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.9
On Apr 5, 1950 02:44.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Irkutsk.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jan 12, 2021 05:32
(Irkutsk)
M 6.7 288 km WSW
from Irkutsk
May 3, 2021 16:46
(Irkutsk)
M 5.6 288 km WSW
from Irkutsk
Sep 22, 2020 02:04
(Irkutsk)
M 5.5 74 km SW
from Irkutsk
Jan 12, 2021 05:41
(Irkutsk)
M 5.4 275 km WSW
from Irkutsk
Dec 10, 2020 05:44
(Irkutsk)
M 5.4 165 km E
from Irkutsk
Jan 12, 2021 05:44
(Irkutsk)
M 5.3 279 km WSW
from Irkutsk
Mar 31, 2021 08:01
(Irkutsk)
M 5.2 298 km WSW
from Irkutsk
Jun 8, 2022 20:24
(Irkutsk)
M 5.2 98 km ESE
from Irkutsk
Jan 12, 2021 05:53
(Irkutsk)
M 5.1 283 km WSW
from Irkutsk
Jan 12, 2021 07:02
(Irkutsk)
M 5.0 290 km WSW
from Irkutsk

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Irkutsk.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 25, 2022 08:33
(Irkutsk)
M 4.5 23 km S
from Irkutsk
Jul 6, 2020 19:50
(Irkutsk)
M 4.3 68 km SSE
from Irkutsk
Oct 25, 2022 10:25
(Irkutsk)
M 4.5 71 km SSE
from Irkutsk
Oct 25, 2022 08:33
(Irkutsk)
M 4.2 73 km SSE
from Irkutsk
Sep 22, 2020 02:04
(Irkutsk)
M 5.5 74 km SW
from Irkutsk
Sep 22, 2020 02:19
(Irkutsk)
M 4.6 79 km SW
from Irkutsk
Feb 16, 2023 10:35
(Irkutsk)
M 4.1 85 km ESE
from Irkutsk
Dec 15, 2021 21:44
(Irkutsk)
M 4.9 91 km SE
from Irkutsk
Mar 16, 2018 12:28
(Irkutsk)
M 4.0 90 km ESE
from Irkutsk
Dec 15, 2021 11:08
(Irkutsk)
M 4.0 91 km SE
from Irkutsk

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Irkutsk

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 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Irkutsk on the afternoon of October 7, 2024 at 15:43 local time (Asia/Irkutsk). The center of this earthquake was located 168km west-southwest 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, 133 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 27 days.