Latest earthquakes near Okha, Sakhalin Oblast today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Okha, Sakhalin Oblast, Russia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Okha? If an earthquake is happening right now near Okha (also known as Оха), it will show up within minutes.
Okha Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Okha, Sakhalin Oblast in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Okha in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Okha 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 | 16 | 84.21% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 15.79% |
| 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 Okha
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Okha occurred on Feb 6, 2022 08:18 local time (Asia/Sakhalin timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 114 kilometers (71 mi) south of Okha, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Okha in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on May 28, 1995 01:03, 107 kilometers (66 mi) south of Okha. It is the strongest earthquake near Okha 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 Okha, Sakhalin Oblast 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 Okha.
Nearest earthquakes from Okha
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Okha, Sakhalin Oblast. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Okha.
When was the last earthquake in Okha, Sakhalin Oblast?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Okha on the evening of September 10, 2024 at 22:32 local time (Asia/Sakhalin). The center of this earthquake was located 144km south-southwest of Okha at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Okha, Sakhalin Oblast in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Okha, Sakhalin Oblast?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Okha on the night of May 28, 1995 at 01:03 local time (Asia/Sakhalin). The center of this earthquake was located 107km south of Okha at a depth of 11km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Okha since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Okha, Sakhalin Oblast?
In the past 10 years, 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Okha. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 192 days.
