Ukraine sees moderate earthquakes in the Carpathians and Crimea, and is regularly reached by strong intermediate-depth shocks from Romania's Vrancea zone. This page pulls real records for Ukraine: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for Ukraine.
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An interactive breakdown of the earthquake, tsunami and volcano risk near Ukraine - or search any city or region.
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Earthquake risk in Ukraine - FAQ
Is Ukraine at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 1 quakes a year nearby of magnitude 4+ within 444 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data. The strongest earthquake on record nearby is M6.3 in 1990.
What was the biggest earthquake in Ukraine?
The strongest earthquake on record near Ukraine is M6.3, in 1990 (2 km SSW of N?ruja, Romania), from USGS.
Does Ukraine get tsunamis?
Yes - 3 tsunamis since 103 (most recently 2014) within 444 km, from the NOAA database.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Ukraine?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.