Latest earthquakes near Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nizhny Novgorod Oblast (also known as Нижегородская область), it will show up within minutes.
Nizhny Novgorod Oblast Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nizhny Novgorod Oblast in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Nizhny Novgorod Oblast 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 Nizhny Novgorod Oblast
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nizhny Novgorod Oblast occurred on Apr 22, 2025 17:47 local time (Europe/Moscow timezone). It had a magnitude of 4 and struck 292 kilometers (181 mi) west of Dzerzhinsk, at a depth of 0 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nizhny Novgorod Oblast in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-4.2 earthquake struck on Jul 3, 2015 20:05, 233 kilometers (145 mi) west of Nizhniy Novgorod. It is the strongest earthquake near Nizhny Novgorod Oblast in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, 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 Nizhny Novgorod Oblast.
Earthquakes by city in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia.
Use this regional Nizhny Novgorod Oblast earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Sarov, Kstovo, Pavlovo, Novaya Balakhna, Vyksa, Bor, Zavolzh’ye, Kulebaki, Bogorodsk, Gorodets, Semënov, Lyskovo, Shakhun’ya and Sergach.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nizhny Novgorod Oblast.
When was the last earthquake in Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Nizhny Novgorod Oblast on the afternoon of April 22, 2025 at 17:47 local time (Europe/Moscow). The center of this earthquake was located 292km west of Dzerzhinsk at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Nizhny Novgorod Oblast on the evening of July 3, 2015 at 20:05 local time (Europe/Moscow). The center of this earthquake was located 233km north-east of Nizhniy Novembergorod at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nizhny Novgorod Oblast since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nizhny Novgorod Oblast, Russia?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nizhny Novgorod Oblast. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
