Latest earthquakes near Melitopol, Zaporizhzhya Oblast today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Melitopol, Zaporizhzhya Oblast, Ukraine, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Melitopol? If an earthquake is happening right now near Melitopol (also known as Мелітополь), it will show up within minutes.
Melitopol Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Melitopol, Zaporizhzhya Oblast 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 Melitopol in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Melitopol 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 | 13 | 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 Melitopol
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Melitopol occurred on Aug 7, 2016 11:15 local time (Europe/Zaporozhye timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 170 kilometers (106 mi) east of Melitopol, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Melitopol 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 of Melitopol. It is the strongest earthquake near Melitopol 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 Melitopol, Zaporizhzhya 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 Melitopol.
Nearest earthquakes from Melitopol
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Melitopol, Zaporizhzhya 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 Melitopol.
When was the last earthquake in Melitopol, Zaporizhzhya Oblast?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Melitopol on the evening of October 8, 2024 at 19:36 local time (Europe/Zaporozhye). The center of this earthquake was located 203km northwest of Melitopol at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Melitopol, Zaporizhzhya Oblast in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Melitopol, Zaporizhzhya Oblast?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Melitopol 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 Melitopol since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Melitopol, Zaporizhzhya Oblast?
In the past 10 years, 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Melitopol. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 281 days.
