Latest earthquakes near Moldova today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Moldova, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Moldova? If an earthquake is happening right now near Moldova (also known as Republica Moldova), it will show up within minutes.
Moldova Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 97 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Moldova 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 Moldova in 2017. A total of 13 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Moldova 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 Moldova in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Moldova 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 Moldova
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Moldova occurred on Sep 24, 2016 02:11 local time (Europe/Chisinau timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 223 kilometers (139 mi) south-west of Chisinau, at a depth of 92 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Moldova in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 04:39, 235 kilometers (146 mi) south-west of Chisinau. It is the strongest earthquake near Moldova 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 Moldova 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 Moldova.
Earthquakes by region of Moldova
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Moldova.
- Bender Municipality (Municipiul Bender)
- Bălţi
- Cahul (Raionul Cahul)
- Chișinău Municipality (Municipiul Chișinău)
- Căuşeni
- Drochia (Районул Дрокия)
- Floreşti (Районул Флорешть)
- Găgăuzia
- Hînceşti (Районул Хынчешть)
- Orhei (Районул Орхей)
- Raionul Edineţ (Районул Единец)
- Raionul Soroca (Районул Сорока)
- Strășeni (Raionul Strășeni)
- Stînga Nistrului
- Sîngerei (Районул Сынӂерей)
- Ungheni (Районул Унгень)
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Moldova.
When was the last earthquake in Moldova?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Moldova on the evening of January 3, 2026 at 19:55 local time (Europe/Chisinau). The center of this earthquake was located 247km southwest of Chisinau at a depth of 148km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Moldova in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Moldova?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Moldova on the night of November 10, 1940 at 04:39 local time (Europe/Chisinau). The center of this earthquake was located 235km southwest of Chisinau at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Moldova since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Moldova?
In the past 10 years, 97 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Moldova. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 38 days.
