17 May 2026, Sunday, 16:08
Earthquake strikes Poltava Region
The earthquake. Photo: depositphotos
On the morning of May 17, an earthquake with a magnitude of 2.6 (on the Richter scale) was recorded in the Poltava Region. It was reported by the Main Center for Special Control.
The earthquake occurred at 6:39 a.m. in the Poltava District (Dykanka Territorial Community) at a depth of 4 km. According to the earthquake classification, it is considered barely perceptible.
As a reminder, an earthquake was recorded in Zakarpattia for the second time in a week.