Latest earthquakes near Crimea, Ukraine today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Crimea, Ukraine, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Crimea? If an earthquake is happening right now near Crimea (also known as Autonomous Republic of Crimea), it will show up within minutes.
Crimea Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 31 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Crimea, Ukraine in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Crimea in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Crimea 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 | 31 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Crimea
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Crimea occurred on Aug 7, 2016 11:15 local time (Europe/Simferopol timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 209 kilometers (130 mi) north-northeast of Kerch, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Crimea in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Sep 12, 1927 00:15, 66 kilometers (41 mi) north-northeast of Simferopol. It is the strongest earthquake near Crimea 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 Crimea, 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 Crimea.
Earthquakes by city in Crimea
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Crimea, Ukraine.
Use this regional Crimea earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Yalta, Feodosiya, Dzhankoi, Yany Kapu, Alushta, Saki, Bakhchysarai, Armyansk, Sudak and Bilohirsk.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Crimea.
When was the last earthquake in Crimea, Ukraine?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Crimea on the night of May 2, 2024 at 01:42 local time (Europe/Simferopol). The center of this earthquake was located 278km west-northwest of Simferopol at a depth of 1km under water in the Black Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Crimea, Ukraine in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Crimea, Ukraine?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Crimea on the night of September 12, 1927 at 00:15 local time (Europe/Simferopol). The center of this earthquake was located 66km south-southeast of Simferopol at a depth of 15km under water in the Black Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Crimea since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Crimea, Ukraine?
In the past 10 years, 31 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Crimea. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 118 days.
