Latest earthquakes near Bălţi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bălţi, Moldova, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bălţi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bălţi (also known as Bălți), it will show up within minutes.
Bălţi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 102 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bălţi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bălţi in 2015. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bălţi that year. The strongest had a 4.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bălţi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bălţi 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 | 97 | 95.1% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 4.9% |
| 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 Bălţi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bălţi occurred on Sep 24, 2016 02:11 local time (Europe/Chisinau timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 248 kilometers (154 mi) south-southwest of Bălţi, at a depth of 92 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bălţi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 04:39, 254 kilometers (158 mi) south-southwest of Bălţi. It is the strongest earthquake near Bălţi 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 Bălţi 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 Bălţi.
Nearest earthquakes from Bălţi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bălţi. 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 Bălţi.
When was the last earthquake in Bălţi?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bălţi on the night of May 16, 2024 at 04:38 local time (Europe/Chisinau). The center of this earthquake was located 268km west of Bălţi at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bălţi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bălţi?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Bălţi on the night of November 10, 1940 at 04:39 local time (Europe/Chisinau). The center of this earthquake was located 254km south-southwest of Bălţi at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bălţi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bălţi?
In the past 10 years, 102 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bălţi. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 36 days.
