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.
Recent Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk and elsewhere.
Dec 9, 2025 01:15AM
Unusually powerful M7.6 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the North Pacific Ocean near Hachinohe (Japan).
Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 169 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 16 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk roughly every 21 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk in 2022. A total of 24 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 | 155 | 91.72% |
| Mag. 5 | 12 | 7.1% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.18% |
| 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 126 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.
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.
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 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk on the night of January 29, 2026 at 02:42 local time (Asia/Sakhalin). The center of this earthquake was located 210km south of Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk at a depth of 0km 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, 169 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 22 days.
