Latest earthquakes near Pyatigorsk, Stavropol’ Kray today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pyatigorsk, Stavropol’ Kray, Russia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pyatigorsk? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pyatigorsk (also known as Пятигорск), it will show up within minutes.
Pyatigorsk Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 100 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pyatigorsk, Stavropol’ Kray in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Pyatigorsk in 2024. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Pyatigorsk that year. The strongest had a 4.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Pyatigorsk in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Pyatigorsk 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 | 99 | 99.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.0% |
| 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 Pyatigorsk
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pyatigorsk occurred on Nov 6, 2018 04:17 local time (Europe/Moscow timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 174 kilometers (108 mi) south-southeast of Pyatigorsk, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pyatigorsk in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Apr 29, 1991 12:12, 184 kilometers (114 mi) south-southeast of Pyatigorsk. It is the strongest earthquake near Pyatigorsk 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 Pyatigorsk, Stavropol’ Kray 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 Pyatigorsk.
Nearest earthquakes from Pyatigorsk
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Pyatigorsk, Stavropol’ Kray. 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 Pyatigorsk.
When was the last earthquake in Pyatigorsk, Stavropol’ Kray?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Pyatigorsk on the night of November 22, 2025 at 03:30 local time (Europe/Moscow). The center of this earthquake was located 194km south-east of Pyatigorsk at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pyatigorsk, Stavropol’ Kray in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pyatigorsk, Stavropol’ Kray?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Pyatigorsk on the afternoon of April 29, 1991 at 12:12 local time (Europe/Moscow). The center of this earthquake was located 184km south-southeast of Pyatigorsk at a depth of 17km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pyatigorsk since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pyatigorsk, Stavropol’ Kray?
In the past 10 years, 100 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pyatigorsk. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 37 days.
