On the night of March 1, an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6 on the Richter scale shook the Poltava region.
Earthquake in Poltava region on Mar. 1: What is known
Representatives of the Main Center of Special Control reported that the event occurred west of Poltava in the Reshetyliv district.
In addition, it is emphasized that the earthquake's epicentre was at a depth of 10 kilometres.
It is essential to understand that according to the classification of earthquakes, they belong to barely perceptible ones.
Experts note that vibrations are felt only by individuals in a calm state indoors, especially on the upper floors.
Earthquakes of similar strength were recorded in the Poltava region before, in particular, the last of them on July 23, June 8, May 26, and Jan.14, 2023 with magnitudes of 2.6, 3.7, 3.5, and 2.7.
Are powerful earthquakes possible in Ukraine?
The seismologist of the National Academy of Sciences Oleksandr Kendzera recently warned that earthquakes that occur at a depth of 180 kilometers can shake the entire territory of our country.
It is also impossible to ignore that the so-called Vrancha zone is dangerous on Ukraine's territory.
The expert emphasises that local seismically active zones are recorded near the Crimea and Transcarpathia.
What is also important to remember, the closest region to the Vrancha zone is the southwest of the Odesa region.
Kendzera notes earthquakes with an intensity of 8 points on the Richter scale can occur there.
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