Latest earthquakes near Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic, Russia today
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Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 80 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic, Russia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic in 2024. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic that year. The strongest had a 4.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Karachayevo-Cherkesiya 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 | 79 | 98.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.25% |
| 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 Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic occurred on Nov 6, 2018 04:17 local time (Europe/Moscow timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 225 kilometers (140 mi) south-east of Cherkessk, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Apr 29, 1991 12:12, 236 kilometers (147 mi) south-east of Cherkessk. It is the strongest earthquake near Karachayevo-Cherkesiya 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 Karachayevo-Cherkesiya 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 Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic.
Earthquakes by city in Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic, Russia.
Use this regional Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ust’-Dzheguta, Zelenchukskaya, Karachayevsk and Uchkeken.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic.
When was the last earthquake in Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic, Russia?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic on the morning of December 15, 2024 at 10:13 local time (Europe/Moscow). The center of this earthquake was located 268km south of Cherkessk at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic, Russia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic, Russia?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic on the afternoon of April 29, 1991 at 12:12 local time (Europe/Moscow). The center of this earthquake was located 236km south-east of Cherkessk at a depth of 17km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic, Russia?
In the past 10 years, 80 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 46 days.
