Latest earthquakes near Donetsk, Donetsk Oblast today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Donetsk, Donetsk Oblast, Ukraine, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Donetsk? If an earthquake is happening right now near Donetsk (also known as Донецьк), it will show up within minutes.
Donetsk Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Donetsk, Donetsk Oblast in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Donetsk in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Donetsk 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 | 4 | 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 Donetsk
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Donetsk occurred on Aug 7, 2016 11:15 local time (Europe/Kiev timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 108 kilometers (67 mi) south of Donetsk, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Donetsk in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Donetsk, Donetsk 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 Donetsk.
Nearest earthquakes from Donetsk
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Donetsk, Donetsk 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 Donetsk.
When was the last earthquake in Donetsk, Donetsk Oblast?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Donetsk on the morning of June 8, 2023 at 10:23 local time (Europe/Kiev). The center of this earthquake was located 266km northwest of Donetsk at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Donetsk, Donetsk Oblast in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Donetsk, Donetsk Oblast?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Donetsk on the morning of August 7, 2016 at 11:15 local time (Europe/Kiev). The center of this earthquake was located 108km south of Donetsk at a depth of 10km under water in the Sea Of Azov. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Donetsk since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Donetsk, Donetsk Oblast?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Donetsk. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
