Latest earthquakes near Kherson Oblast, Ukraine today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kherson Oblast, Ukraine, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kherson Oblast? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kherson Oblast (also known as Regiunea Herson), it will show up within minutes.
Kherson Oblast Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kherson Oblast, Ukraine in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kherson Oblast in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Kherson 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 | 5 | 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 Kherson Oblast
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kherson Oblast occurred on Jun 22, 2023 05:42 local time (Europe/Kiev timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.7 and struck 298 kilometers (185 mi) south-southeast of Kherson, at a depth of 24 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kherson Oblast in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Sep 12, 1927 00:15, 286 kilometers (178 mi) south-southeast of Kherson. It is the strongest earthquake near Kherson 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 Kherson 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 Kherson Oblast.
Earthquakes by city in Kherson Oblast
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kherson Oblast, Ukraine.
Use this regional Kherson Oblast earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Nova Kakhovka, Kakhovka, Oleshky, Henichesk and Skadovsk.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kherson Oblast.
When was the last earthquake in Kherson Oblast, Ukraine?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Kherson Oblast on the night of May 2, 2024 at 01:42 local time (Europe/Kiev). The center of this earthquake was located 182km southwest of Kherson at a depth of 1km under water in the Black Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kherson Oblast, Ukraine in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kherson Oblast, Ukraine?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Kherson Oblast on the night of September 12, 1927 at 00:15 local time (Europe/Kiev). The center of this earthquake was located 286km south-southeast of Kherson at a depth of 15km under water in the Black Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kherson Oblast since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kherson Oblast, Ukraine?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kherson Oblast. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
