Latest earthquakes near Luhansk, Ukraine today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Luhansk, Ukraine, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Luhansk? If an earthquake is happening right now near Luhansk (also known as Луганська область), it will show up within minutes.
Luhansk Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Luhansk, Ukraine in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Luhansk in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Luhansk 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 Luhansk
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Luhansk occurred on Aug 7, 2016 11:15 local time (Europe/Zaporozhye timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 211 kilometers (131 mi) south-west of Luhansk, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Luhansk in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Luhansk, 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 Luhansk.
Earthquakes by city in Luhansk
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Luhansk, Ukraine.
Use this regional Luhansk earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Lysychansk, Krasnyi Luch, Kadiyivka, Dovzhansk, Rubizhne, Antratsyt, Sorokyne, Rovenky, Brianka, Pervomaisk, Perevalsk, Holubivka, Popasna, Molodohvardiisk, Starobilsk, Svatove, Kreminna, Lutuhyne and Chervonopartyzansk.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Luhansk.
When was the last earthquake in Luhansk, Ukraine?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Luhansk on the morning of June 8, 2023 at 10:23 local time (Europe/Zaporozhye). The center of this earthquake was located 268km west of Sievierodonetsk at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Luhansk, Ukraine in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Luhansk, Ukraine?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Luhansk on the morning of August 7, 2016 at 11:15 local time (Europe/Zaporozhye). The center of this earthquake was located 211km southwest of Luhansk at a depth of 10km under water in the Sea Of Azov. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Luhansk since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Luhansk, Ukraine?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Luhansk. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
