Latest earthquakes near Chernivtsi, Chernivtsi Oblast today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chernivtsi, Chernivtsi Oblast, Ukraine, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chernivtsi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chernivtsi (also known as Cernăuți), it will show up within minutes.
Chernivtsi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 50 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chernivtsi, Chernivtsi Oblast in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Chernivtsi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Chernivtsi 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 | 48 | 96.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 4.0% |
| 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
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chernivtsi occurred on Dec 28, 2016 01:20 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 97 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Chernivtsi 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 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 Chernivtsi, Chernivtsi 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 Chernivtsi.
Nearest earthquakes from Chernivtsi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chernivtsi, Chernivtsi 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 Chernivtsi.
When was the last earthquake in Chernivtsi, Chernivtsi Oblast?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Chernivtsi on the evening of November 8, 2026 at 19:40 local time (Europe/Kiev). The center of this earthquake was located 299km south of Chernivtsi at a depth of 121km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chernivtsi, Chernivtsi Oblast in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chernivtsi, Chernivtsi Oblast?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Chernivtsi 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 since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chernivtsi, Chernivtsi Oblast?
In the past 10 years, 50 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chernivtsi. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 73 days.
