Latest earthquakes near Sochi, Krasnodarskiy today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sochi, Krasnodarskiy, Russia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sochi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sochi (also known as Сочи), it will show up within minutes.
Sochi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 51 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sochi, Krasnodarskiy in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sochi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Sochi 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 | 51 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Sochi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sochi occurred on Oct 30, 2016 08:27 local time (Europe/Moscow timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 89 kilometers (55 mi) north of Sochi, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sochi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Oct 21, 1905 13:31, 166 kilometers (103 mi) north of Sochi. It is the strongest earthquake near Sochi 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 Sochi, Krasnodarskiy 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 Sochi.
Nearest earthquakes from Sochi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sochi, Krasnodarskiy. 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 Sochi.
When was the last earthquake in Sochi, Krasnodarskiy?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Sochi on the night of December 17, 2024 at 04:57 local time (Europe/Moscow). The center of this earthquake was located 220km west-northwest of Sochi at a depth of 20km under water in the Black Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sochi, Krasnodarskiy in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sochi, Krasnodarskiy?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Sochi on the afternoon of October 21, 1905 at 13:31 local time (Europe/Moscow). The center of this earthquake was located 166km east-southeast of Sochi at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sochi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sochi, Krasnodarskiy?
In the past 10 years, 51 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sochi. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 72 days.
