Latest earthquakes near Chișinău Municipality, Moldova today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chișinău Municipality, Moldova, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chișinău Municipality? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chișinău Municipality (also known as Municipiul Chișinău), it will show up within minutes.
Chișinău Municipality Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 93 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chișinău 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 Chișinău Municipality in 2015. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chișinău 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 Chișinău Municipality in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Chișinău 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 | 88 | 94.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 5.38% |
| 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 Chișinău Municipality
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chișinău Municipality 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 Chișinău Municipality 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 Chișinău 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 Chișinău 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 Chișinău Municipality.
Earthquakes by city in Chișinău Municipality
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Chișinău Municipality.
When was the last earthquake in Chișinău Municipality, Moldova?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Chișinău Municipality on the afternoon of January 28, 2025 at 16:13 local time (Europe/Chisinau). The center of this earthquake was located 235km southwest of Chisinau at a depth of 134km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chișinău Municipality, Moldova in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chișinău Municipality, Moldova?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Chișinău Municipality 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 Chișinău Municipality since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chișinău Municipality, Moldova?
In the past 10 years, 93 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chișinău Municipality. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 39 days.
