Latest earthquakes near Zaporizhzhya Oblast, Ukraine today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zaporizhzhya Oblast, Ukraine, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zaporizhzhya Oblast? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zaporizhzhya Oblast (also known as Запорізька область), it will show up within minutes.
Zaporizhzhya Oblast Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 18 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zaporizhzhya Oblast, Ukraine in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Zaporizhzhya Oblast in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Zaporizhzhya 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 | 18 | 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 Zaporizhzhya Oblast
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zaporizhzhya Oblast occurred on Aug 7, 2016 11:15 local time (Europe/Zaporozhye timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 70 kilometers (43 mi) east-northeast of Berdyansk, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zaporizhzhya Oblast in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Sep 12, 1927 00:15, 279 kilometers (173 mi) east-northeast of Melitopol. It is the strongest earthquake near Zaporizhzhya 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 Zaporizhzhya 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 Zaporizhzhya Oblast.
Earthquakes by city in Zaporizhzhya Oblast
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Zaporizhzhya Oblast, Ukraine.
Use this regional Zaporizhzhya Oblast earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Enerhodar, Tokmak, Polohy, Dniprorudne and Vilnyansk.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Zaporizhzhya Oblast.
When was the last earthquake in Zaporizhzhya Oblast, Ukraine?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Zaporizhzhya Oblast on the night of March 1, 2024 at 02:22 local time (Europe/Zaporozhye). The center of this earthquake was located 195km north-northwest of Zaporizhzhya at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zaporizhzhya Oblast, Ukraine in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zaporizhzhya Oblast, Ukraine?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Zaporizhzhya Oblast on the night of September 12, 1927 at 00:15 local time (Europe/Zaporozhye). The center of this earthquake was located 279km south-southwest of Melitopol at a depth of 15km under water in the Black Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zaporizhzhya Oblast since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zaporizhzhya Oblast, Ukraine?
In the past 10 years, 18 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zaporizhzhya Oblast. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 203 days.
