Latest earthquakes near North Ossetia, Russia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near North Ossetia, Russia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in North Ossetia? If an earthquake is happening right now near North Ossetia (also known as Severnaya Osetiya-Alaniya), it will show up within minutes.
North Ossetia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 168 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of North Ossetia, Russia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 16 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near North Ossetia roughly every 21 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near North Ossetia in 2022. A total of 32 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of North Ossetia that year. The strongest had a 5.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of North Ossetia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near North Ossetia 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 | 159 | 94.64% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 5.36% |
| 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 North Ossetia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near North Ossetia occurred on Dec 8, 2022 09:42 local time (Europe/Moscow timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 205 kilometers (127 mi) east-southeast of Vladikavkaz, at a depth of 61 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near North Ossetia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Apr 29, 1991 12:12, 104 kilometers (65 mi) east-southeast of Vladikavkaz. It is the strongest earthquake near North Ossetia 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 North Ossetia, 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 North Ossetia.
Earthquakes by city in North Ossetia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in North Ossetia, Russia.
Use this regional North Ossetia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Mozdok, Beslan, Alagir and Ardon.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near North Ossetia.
When was the last earthquake in North Ossetia, Russia?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near North Ossetia on the afternoon of May 1, 2024 at 12:15 local time (Europe/Moscow). The center of this earthquake was located 243km south-east of Vladikavkaz at a depth of 14km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near North Ossetia, Russia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near North Ossetia, Russia?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near North Ossetia on the afternoon of April 29, 1991 at 12:12 local time (Europe/Moscow). The center of this earthquake was located 104km southwest of Vladikavkaz at a depth of 17km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near North Ossetia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near North Ossetia, Russia?
In the past 10 years, 168 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from North Ossetia. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 22 days.
