Latest earthquakes near Kerch, Crimea today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kerch, Crimea, Ukraine, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kerch? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kerch (also known as Kerç), it will show up within minutes.
Kerch Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 28 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kerch, Crimea in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kerch in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Kerch 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 | 28 | 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 Kerch
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kerch 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 Kerch in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Sep 12, 1927 00:15, 189 kilometers (117 mi) north-northeast of Kerch. It is the strongest earthquake near Kerch 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 Kerch, Crimea 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 Kerch.
Nearest earthquakes from Kerch
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kerch, Crimea. 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 Kerch.
When was the last earthquake in Kerch, Crimea?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Kerch on the afternoon of April 26, 2024 at 12:16 local time (Europe/Simferopol). The center of this earthquake was located 241km south-east of Kerch at a depth of 10km under water in the Black Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kerch, Crimea in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kerch, Crimea?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Kerch on the night of September 12, 1927 at 00:15 local time (Europe/Simferopol). The center of this earthquake was located 189km southwest of Kerch at a depth of 15km under water in the Black Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kerch since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kerch, Crimea?
In the past 10 years, 28 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kerch. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 130 days.
