Latest earthquakes near Cherkessk, Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cherkessk, Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic, Russia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cherkessk? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cherkessk (also known as Черкесск), it will show up within minutes.
Cherkessk Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 75 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cherkessk, Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Cherkessk in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Cherkessk 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 | 74 | 98.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.33% |
| 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 Cherkessk
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cherkessk 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 Cherkessk 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 Cherkessk 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 Cherkessk, Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic 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 Cherkessk.
Nearest earthquakes from Cherkessk
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cherkessk, Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic. 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 Cherkessk.
When was the last earthquake in Cherkessk, Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Cherkessk on the night of May 10, 2024 at 03:49 local time (Europe/Moscow). The center of this earthquake was located 78km east-southeast of Cherkessk at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cherkessk, Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cherkessk, Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Cherkessk 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 Cherkessk since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cherkessk, Karachayevo-Cherkesiya Republic?
In the past 10 years, 75 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cherkessk. This averages to 8 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 49 days.
