Latest earthquakes near Murmansk, Russia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Murmansk, Russia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Murmansk? If an earthquake is happening right now near Murmansk (also known as Мурманская область), it will show up within minutes.
Murmansk Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Murmansk, Russia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Murmansk in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Murmansk 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 | 1 | 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 Murmansk
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Murmansk occurred on Mar 5, 2022 03:13 local time (Europe/Moscow timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.4 and struck 36 kilometers (22 mi) east-northeast of Apatity, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Murmansk in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Murmansk, 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 Murmansk.
Earthquakes by city in Murmansk
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Murmansk, Russia.
Use this regional Murmansk earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Severomorsk, Monchegorsk, Kandalaksha, Kirovsk, Olenegorsk, Kovdor, Zapolyarnyy, Polyarnyy, Nikel and Polyarnyye Zori.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Murmansk.
When was the last earthquake in Murmansk, Russia?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Murmansk on the afternoon of October 30, 2023 at 15:05 local time (Europe/Moscow). The center of this earthquake was located 45km west of Apatity at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Murmansk, Russia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Murmansk, Russia?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Murmansk on the night of March 5, 2022 at 03:13 local time (Europe/Moscow). The center of this earthquake was located 36km east-northeast of Apatity at a depth of 11km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Murmansk since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Murmansk, Russia?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Murmansk. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
