17 May 2026, Sunday, 16:08 1803

Earthquake strikes Poltava Region

Editor: Herasimova Tetiana
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Main points
  • The earthquake occurred at 6:39 a.m. in the Poltava Region at a depth of 4 km.
  • The earthquake had a magnitude of 2.6 on the Richter scale.
  • The epicenter of the earthquake was located in the Dykanka Territorial Community.
The earthquake. Photo: depositphotos
The earthquake. Photo: depositphotos
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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.

Епіцентр землетрусуEpicenter of the earthquake

As a reminder, an earthquake was recorded in Zakarpattia for the second time in a week.

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