Latest earthquakes near Chernivtsi Oblast, Ukraine today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chernivtsi Oblast, Ukraine, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chernivtsi Oblast? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chernivtsi Oblast (also known as Regiunea Cernăuți), it will show up within minutes.
Chernivtsi Oblast Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 60 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chernivtsi Oblast, Ukraine in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Chernivtsi Oblast in 2015. A total of 14 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chernivtsi Oblast that year. The strongest had a 4.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chernivtsi Oblast in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Chernivtsi Oblast 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 | 57 | 95.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 5.0% |
| 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 Chernivtsi Oblast
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chernivtsi Oblast occurred on Sep 24, 2016 02:11 local time (Europe/Kiev timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 290 kilometers (180 mi) south of Chernivtsi, at a depth of 92 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chernivtsi Oblast in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 04:39, 288 kilometers (179 mi) south of Chernivtsi. It is the strongest earthquake near Chernivtsi Oblast 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 Chernivtsi Oblast, Ukraine 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 Chernivtsi Oblast.
Earthquakes by city in Chernivtsi Oblast
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Chernivtsi Oblast, Ukraine.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Chernivtsi Oblast.
When was the last earthquake in Chernivtsi Oblast, Ukraine?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Chernivtsi Oblast on the afternoon of December 18, 2024 at 15:29 local time (Europe/Kiev). The center of this earthquake was located 268km south-southeast of Chernivtsi at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chernivtsi Oblast, Ukraine in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chernivtsi Oblast, Ukraine?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Chernivtsi Oblast on the night of November 10, 1940 at 04:39 local time (Europe/Kiev). The center of this earthquake was located 288km south of Chernivtsi at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Chernivtsi Oblast since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chernivtsi Oblast, Ukraine?
In the past 10 years, 60 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chernivtsi Oblast. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 61 days.
