Latest earthquakes near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Sakhalin Oblast today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Sakhalin Oblast, Russia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk? If an earthquake is happening right now near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk (also known as ユジノサハリンスク), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 12 days ago (Mar 15 03:25 Sakhalin) |
M 4.1 | 97 km SW from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| 21 days ago (Mar 6 07:06 Sakhalin) |
M 4.1 | 238 km NE from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| 28 days ago (Feb 27 05:14 Sakhalin) |
M 4.0 | 139 km SSE from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| 58 days ago (Jan 28 17:20 Sakhalin) |
M 4.7 | 189 km E from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| 99 days ago (Dec 18 19:34 Sakhalin) |
M 3.4 | 221 km NNW from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Dec 4, 2024 20:32 (Sakhalin) |
M 4.2 | 293 km ENE from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Nov 17, 2024 05:03 (Sakhalin) |
M 4.2 | 86 km S from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Nov 3, 2024 15:35 (Sakhalin) |
M 4.4 | 136 km E from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Oct 17, 2024 23:40 (Sakhalin) |
M 4.0 | 234 km NNW from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Oct 2, 2024 13:27 (Sakhalin) |
M 4.1 | 268 km SSW from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Sep 25, 2024 00:09 (Sakhalin) |
M 3.6 | 240 km SSW from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Aug 20, 2024 06:19 (Sakhalin) |
M 4.0 | 236 km E from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Aug 15, 2024 05:19 (Sakhalin) |
M 4.0 | 234 km N from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Aug 10, 2024 14:28 (Sakhalin) |
M 6.5 | 158 km E from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Jul 20, 2024 16:17 (Sakhalin) |
M 4.0 | 228 km E from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Jul 19, 2024 09:54 (Sakhalin) |
M 4.6 | 130 km SSE from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Jul 18, 2024 16:53 (Sakhalin) |
M 4.0 | 141 km E from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Jul 6, 2024 05:14 (Sakhalin) |
M 5.1 | 289 km S from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Jun 16, 2024 00:35 (Sakhalin) |
M 4.3 | 36 km SW from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Apr 1, 2024 10:37 (Sakhalin) |
M 4.1 | 57 km N from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Mar 13, 2024 05:22 (Sakhalin) |
M 4.2 | 146 km SSW from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Feb 4, 2024 09:37 (Sakhalin) |
M 4.0 | 198 km N from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Jan 20, 2024 03:57 (Sakhalin) |
M 4.5 | 76 km W from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Jan 15, 2024 11:15 (Sakhalin) |
M 4.3 | 126 km S from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Jan 4, 2024 23:42 (Sakhalin) |
M 4.2 | 81 km SW from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 156 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Sakhalin Oblast in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 15 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk roughly every 23 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk in 2022. A total of 25 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk 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 Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk 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 | 142 | 91.03% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 7.69% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.28% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk occurred on Aug 10, 2024 14:28 local time (Asia/Sakhalin timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 158 kilometers (98 mi) east of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, at a depth of 402 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Feb 28, 1950 21:21, 133 kilometers (83 mi) east of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. It is the strongest earthquake near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, 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 Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 10, 2024 14:28 (Sakhalin) |
M 6.5 | 158 km E from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Dec 1, 2020 09:54 (Sakhalin) |
M 6.4 | 205 km NW from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Jul 2, 2022 12:59 (Sakhalin) |
M 5.9 | 127 km SSW from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Jun 24, 2023 04:39 (Sakhalin) |
M 5.6 | 130 km SSE from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Jul 2, 2018 07:45 (Sakhalin) |
M 5.6 | 168 km E from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Jul 9, 2019 22:33 (Sakhalin) |
M 5.5 | 178 km ENE from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Aug 14, 2022 06:26 (Sakhalin) |
M 5.3 | 145 km E from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Apr 23, 2017 17:37 (Sakhalin) |
M 5.2 | 97 km SSW from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Aug 11, 2022 02:52 (Sakhalin) |
M 5.1 | 227 km SSW from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Oct 13, 2018 08:38 (Sakhalin) |
M 5.1 | 298 km E from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Nearest earthquakes from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Sakhalin Oblast. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2017 06:08 (Sakhalin) |
M 4.4 | 27 km W from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Jun 16, 2024 00:35 (Sakhalin) |
M 4.3 | 36 km SW from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Jun 24, 2021 09:31 (Sakhalin) |
M 4.0 | 39 km N from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Jan 18, 2022 15:57 (Sakhalin) |
M 4.5 | 46 km NW from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Jan 23, 2020 17:22 (Sakhalin) |
M 4.4 | 47 km SSW from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Jun 23, 2021 23:26 (Sakhalin) |
M 4.1 | 50 km N from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Aug 1, 2017 05:45 (Sakhalin) |
M 4.0 | 53 km SW from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Oct 18, 2023 11:25 (Sakhalin) |
M 4.2 | 55 km NW from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Apr 1, 2024 10:37 (Sakhalin) |
M 4.1 | 57 km N from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
| Dec 24, 2015 06:30 (Sakhalin) |
M 4.3 | 58 km SW from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk.
When was the last earthquake in Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Sakhalin Oblast?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk on the night of March 15, 2025 at 03:25 local time (Asia/Sakhalin). The center of this earthquake was located 97km southwest of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Sakhalin Oblast in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Sakhalin Oblast?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk on the evening of February 28, 1950 at 21:21 local time (Asia/Sakhalin). The center of this earthquake was located 133km south-southeast of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk at a depth of 329km under water in the Sea Of Okhotsk. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk, Sakhalin Oblast?
In the past 10 years, 156 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. This averages to 16 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 23 days.
