M4.4 earthquake: Ukraine
According to EMSC, a magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck near Ukraine on September 22, 2026. It was recorded at 09:49 AM UTC at a depth of 10 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by EMSC.
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Magnitude
M4.4
Mb · Light
Depth
10 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
09:49:42 AM
September 22, 2026
Source
EMSC
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 20 km from Poltava.
- Poltava · 20 km N
- Kremenchuk · 105 km NE
- Kharkiv · 131 km W
- Sumy · 133 km S
- Dnipro · 146 km N
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M2.5.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M2.5 | 5.0 km | Ukraine | 26 km | EMSC |
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, no earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter.
Source: USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat).
Frequently asked questions
Where was the September 22, 2026 earthquake near Ukraine?
The earthquake occurred near Ukraine at 49.744° N, 34.466° E, at a depth of 10 km. The nearest town was Poltava, about 20 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Ukraine?
EMSC reported a magnitude of Mb 4.4 (light). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Ukraine?
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M2.5.