Latest earthquakes near Poronaysk, Sakhalin Oblast today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Poronaysk, Sakhalin Oblast, Russia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Poronaysk? If an earthquake is happening right now near Poronaysk (also known as Поронайск), it will show up within minutes.
Poronaysk Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 87 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Poronaysk, Sakhalin Oblast in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Poronaysk in 2016. A total of 15 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Poronaysk that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Poronaysk in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Poronaysk 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 | 79 | 90.8% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 8.05% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.15% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Poronaysk
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Poronaysk occurred on Dec 1, 2020 09:54 local time (Asia/Sakhalin timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 200 kilometers (124 mi) west-southwest of Poronaysk, at a depth of 589 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Poronaysk in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Aug 14, 2012 13:59, 156 kilometers (97 mi) west-southwest of Poronaysk. It is the strongest earthquake near Poronaysk 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 Poronaysk, 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 Poronaysk.
Nearest earthquakes from Poronaysk
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Poronaysk, 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 Poronaysk.
When was the last earthquake in Poronaysk, Sakhalin Oblast?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Poronaysk on the morning of April 1, 2024 at 10:37 local time (Asia/Sakhalin). The center of this earthquake was located 199km south of Poronaysk at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Poronaysk, Sakhalin Oblast in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Poronaysk, Sakhalin Oblast?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Poronaysk 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 Poronaysk since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Poronaysk, Sakhalin Oblast?
In the past 10 years, 87 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Poronaysk. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 42 days.
