Latest earthquakes near Bender Municipality, Moldova today
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Bender Municipality Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 92 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bender Municipality, 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 Bender Municipality in 2015. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bender Municipality 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 Bender Municipality in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bender Municipality 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 | 87 | 94.57% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 5.43% |
| 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 Bender Municipality
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bender Municipality occurred on Sep 24, 2016 02:11 local time (Europe/Chisinau timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 252 kilometers (157 mi) west-southwest of Bender, at a depth of 92 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bender Municipality in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 04:39, 265 kilometers (165 mi) west-southwest of Bender. It is the strongest earthquake near Bender Municipality 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 Bender Municipality, 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 Bender Municipality.
Earthquakes by city in Bender Municipality
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Bender Municipality, Moldova.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bender Municipality.
When was the last earthquake in Bender Municipality, Moldova?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Bender Municipality on the afternoon of January 28, 2025 at 16:13 local time (Europe/Chisinau). The center of this earthquake was located 263km west-southwest of Bender at a depth of 134km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bender Municipality, Moldova in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bender Municipality, Moldova?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Bender Municipality on the night of November 10, 1940 at 04:39 local time (Europe/Chisinau). The center of this earthquake was located 265km west-southwest of Bender at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bender Municipality since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bender Municipality, Moldova?
In the past 10 years, 92 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bender Municipality. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 40 days.
