Latest earthquakes near Sakha, Russia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sakha, Russia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sakha? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sakha (also known as Саха (Якутия)), it will show up within minutes.
Sakha Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 24 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sakha, Russia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sakha in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sakha 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 | 22 | 91.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 8.33% |
| 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 Sakha
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sakha occurred on Sep 29, 2019 06:28 local time (Asia/Yakutsk timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.1 and struck 289 kilometers (180 mi) west of Neryungri, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sakha in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Apr 21, 1989 08:59, 176 kilometers (109 mi) west of Neryungri. It is the strongest earthquake near Sakha 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 Sakha, 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 Sakha.
Earthquakes by city in Sakha
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Sakha, Russia.
Use this regional Sakha earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Udachny.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sakha.
When was the last earthquake in Sakha, Russia?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Sakha on the night of June 14, 2023 at 02:12 local time (Asia/Yakutsk). The center of this earthquake was located 217km west-southwest of Aykhal at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sakha, Russia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sakha, Russia?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Sakha on the morning of April 21, 1989 at 08:59 local time (Asia/Yakutsk). The center of this earthquake was located 176km west-northwest of Neryungri at a depth of 26km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sakha since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sakha, Russia?
In the past 10 years, 24 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sakha. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 152 days.
