Latest earthquakes near Chisinau, Chișinău Municipality today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Chisinau, Chișinău Municipality, Moldova, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Chisinau? If an earthquake is happening right now near Chisinau (also known as Chișinău), it will show up within minutes.
Chisinau Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 91 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Chisinau, Chișinău Municipality 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 Chisinau in 2017. A total of 13 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Chisinau 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 Chisinau in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Chisinau 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 | 86 | 94.51% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 5.49% |
| 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 Chisinau
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Chisinau 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 Chisinau 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 Chisinau 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 Chisinau, Chișinău Municipality 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 Chisinau.
Nearest earthquakes from Chisinau
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Chisinau, Chișinău Municipality. 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 Chisinau.
When was the last earthquake in Chisinau, Chișinău Municipality?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Chisinau on the night of January 9, 2026 at 05:50 local time (Europe/Chisinau). The center of this earthquake was located 215km southwest of Chisinau at a depth of 120km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Chisinau, Chișinău Municipality in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Chisinau, Chișinău Municipality?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Chisinau 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 Chisinau since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Chisinau, Chișinău Municipality?
In the past 10 years, 91 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Chisinau. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 40 days.
