Underground tremors were recorded in the Black Sea, in the immediate vicinity of the Crimean coast. According to the Main Center for Special Control, seismic activity was registered on Sunday, May 31, 2026.
Characteristics of the underground tremors
Specialists determined the exact time of the event: 19:08:54 Kyiv time. The magnitude of the earthquake was 3.3 on the Richter scale. The epicenter was located at a depth of 10 kilometers in the Black Sea, just 15 kilometers from the coastline of the Crimean Peninsula.
According to the seismologists' classification, the tremors belong to the category of barely perceptible. Despite the low intensity, specialists urge citizens who did feel the vibrations to report this on the official website of the Main Center for Special Control. Such data will help scientists more accurately determine the energy parameters of the phenomenon.
Context of seismic activity in the region
The event on May 31 was not an isolated incident. Over the past few months, the region has demonstrated increased seismic activity:
- February 10, 2026: An earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 occurred off the coast of Crimea, near Kerch. The epicenter was in the sea at a depth of 14 kilometers.
- February 2, 2026: Stronger tremors with a magnitude of 4.8 were recorded in the Sea of Azov. In this case, underground vibrations were felt by residents of Crimea and several south-eastern regions of Ukraine.
- May 17, 2026: Activity was also recorded in the Poltava region, where the magnitude was 2.6. These vibrations were also classified as barely perceptible.
Monitoring of the situation continues, and specialists are continuing to analyze data to assess risks and the accuracy of forecasts.