Latest earthquakes near Bekes County, Hungary today
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Bekes County Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 35 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bekes County, Hungary in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bekes County in 2023. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bekes County 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 Bekes County in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bekes County 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 | 32 | 91.43% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 8.57% |
| 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 Bekes County
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bekes County occurred on Feb 14, 2023 14:16 local time (Europe/Budapest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 240 kilometers (149 mi) south-east of Békéscsaba, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bekes County in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Jan 26, 1916 08:38, 292 kilometers (181 mi) south-east of Békéscsaba. It is the strongest earthquake near Bekes County in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Bekes County, Hungary 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 Bekes County.
Earthquakes by city in Bekes County
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Bekes County, Hungary.
Use this regional Bekes County earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Gyula, Orosháza, Békés, Szarvas and Gyomaendrőd.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bekes County.
When was the last earthquake in Bekes County, Hungary?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Bekes County on the evening of December 5, 2025 at 22:16 local time (Europe/Budapest). The center of this earthquake was located 227km south-east of Békéscsaba at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bekes County, Hungary in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bekes County, Hungary?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Bekes County on the morning of January 26, 1916 at 08:38 local time (Europe/Budapest). The center of this earthquake was located 292km east-southeast of Békéscsaba at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bekes County since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bekes County, Hungary?
In the past 10 years, 35 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bekes County. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 104 days.
