Latest earthquakes near Silistra today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Silistra, Bulgaria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Silistra? If an earthquake is happening right now near Silistra, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Silistra Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Silistra. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Silistra and elsewhere.
Apr 23, 2025 12:49PM
DAMAGING M6.2 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the Sea Of Marmara near Istanbul (Türkiye).
Silistra Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 97 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Silistra in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 9 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Silistra in 2017. A total of 15 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Silistra that year. The strongest had a 4.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Silistra in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Silistra 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 | 92 | 94.85% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 5.15% |
| 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 Silistra
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Silistra occurred on Sep 24, 2016 02:11 local time (Europe/Sofia timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 186 kilometers (116 mi) north-northwest of Silistra, at a depth of 92 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Silistra in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 190 kilometers (118 mi) north-northwest of Silistra. It is the strongest earthquake near Silistra in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Silistra 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 Silistra.
Nearest earthquakes from Silistra
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Silistra. 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 Silistra.
When was the last earthquake in Silistra?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Silistra on the morning of April 21, 2026 at 11:40 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 190km north of Silistra at a depth of 79km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Silistra in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Silistra?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Silistra on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 190km north-northwest of Silistra at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Silistra since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Silistra?
In the past 10 years, 97 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Silistra. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 38 days.
