Latest earthquakes near Drochia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Drochia, Moldova, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Drochia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Drochia, it will show up within minutes.
Drochia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 88 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Drochia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Drochia in 2015. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Drochia 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 Drochia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Drochia 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 | 83 | 94.32% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 5.68% |
| 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 Drochia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Drochia occurred on Sep 24, 2016 02:11 local time (Europe/Chisinau timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 272 kilometers (169 mi) south-southwest of Drochia, at a depth of 92 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Drochia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 04:39, 278 kilometers (173 mi) south-southwest of Drochia. It is the strongest earthquake near Drochia 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 Drochia 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 Drochia.
Nearest earthquakes from Drochia
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Drochia. 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 Drochia.
When was the last earthquake in Drochia?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Drochia on the night of May 16, 2024 at 04:38 local time (Europe/Chisinau). The center of this earthquake was located 263km west-southwest of Drochia at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Drochia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Drochia?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Drochia on the night of November 10, 1940 at 04:39 local time (Europe/Chisinau). The center of this earthquake was located 278km south-southwest of Drochia at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Drochia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Drochia?
In the past 10 years, 88 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Drochia. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 41 days.
