Latest earthquakes near Ruse today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ruse, Bulgaria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ruse? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ruse, it will show up within minutes.
Ruse Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 128 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ruse in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ruse roughly every 28 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ruse in 2023. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ruse that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ruse in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ruse during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 121 | 94.53% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.47% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ruse
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ruse occurred on Sep 24, 2016 02:11 local time (Europe/Sofia timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 215 kilometers (134 mi) north-northeast of Ruse, at a depth of 92 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ruse in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 211 kilometers (131 mi) north-northeast of Ruse. It is the strongest earthquake near Ruse in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Ruse in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Ruse.
Nearest earthquakes from Ruse
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ruse. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ruse.
When was the last earthquake in Ruse?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ruse on the night of May 6, 2024 at 02:11 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 198km north of Ruse at a depth of 115km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ruse in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ruse?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Ruse on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 211km north of Ruse at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ruse since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ruse?
In the past 10 years, 128 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ruse. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
