Latest earthquakes near Cahul today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cahul, Moldova, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cahul? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cahul, it will show up within minutes.
Cahul Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 96 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cahul 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 Cahul in 2017. A total of 13 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cahul 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 Cahul in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Cahul 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 | 95.83% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 4.17% |
| 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 Cahul
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cahul occurred on Dec 28, 2016 01:20 local time (Europe/Chisinau timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 131 kilometers (81 mi) west of Cahul, at a depth of 97 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cahul in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 04:39, 139 kilometers (86 mi) west of Cahul. It is the strongest earthquake near Cahul 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 Cahul 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 Cahul.
Nearest earthquakes from Cahul
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cahul. 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 Cahul.
When was the last earthquake in Cahul?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Cahul on the morning of October 8, 2026 at 10:48 local time (Europe/Chisinau). The center of this earthquake was located 167km west of Cahul at a depth of 135km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cahul in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cahul?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Cahul on the night of November 10, 1940 at 04:39 local time (Europe/Chisinau). The center of this earthquake was located 139km west of Cahul at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cahul since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cahul?
In the past 10 years, 96 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cahul. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 38 days.
