Latest earthquakes near Sakhalin Oblast, Russia today
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Sakhalin Oblast Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 209 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sakhalin Oblast, Russia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 20 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sakhalin Oblast roughly every 17 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sakhalin Oblast in 2022. A total of 34 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sakhalin Oblast that year. The strongest had a 5.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sakhalin Oblast in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Sakhalin 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 | 190 | 90.91% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 8.61% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.48% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sakhalin Oblast
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sakhalin Oblast occurred on Dec 1, 2020 09:54 local time (Asia/Sakhalin timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 205 kilometers (127 mi) north-west of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, at a depth of 589 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sakhalin Oblast in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Aug 14, 2012 13:59, 156 kilometers (97 mi) north-west of Poronaysk. It is the strongest earthquake near Sakhalin Oblast 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 Sakhalin 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 Sakhalin Oblast.
Earthquakes by city in Sakhalin Oblast
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Sakhalin Oblast, Russia.
Use this regional Sakhalin Oblast earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Korsakov, Kholmsk and Nevel’sk.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sakhalin Oblast.
When was the last earthquake in Sakhalin Oblast, Russia?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sakhalin Oblast on the morning of April 1, 2024 at 10:37 local time (Asia/Sakhalin). The center of this earthquake was located 57km north of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sakhalin Oblast, Russia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sakhalin Oblast, Russia?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Sakhalin Oblast on the afternoon of August 14, 2012 at 13:59 local time (Asia/Sakhalin). The center of this earthquake was located 156km east-northeast of Poronaysk at a depth of 583km under water in the Sea Of Okhotsk. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sakhalin Oblast since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sakhalin Oblast, Russia?
In the past 10 years, 209 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sakhalin Oblast. This averages to 21 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
