Latest earthquakes near Găgăuzia, Moldova today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Găgăuzia, Moldova, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Găgăuzia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Găgăuzia, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Găgăuzia Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Găgăuzia. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Găgăuzia and elsewhere.
Sep 16, 2024 05:40PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Monday Afternoon near Braşov in Romania.
Găgăuzia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 106 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Găgăuzia, Moldova in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Găgăuzia in 2015. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Găgăuzia 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 Găgăuzia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Găgăuzia 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 | 101 | 95.28% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 4.72% |
| 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 Găgăuzia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Găgăuzia occurred on Nov 22, 2014 21:14 local time (Europe/Chisinau timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 124 kilometers (77 mi) west-southwest of Comrat, at a depth of 32 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Găgăuzia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 04:39, 184 kilometers (114 mi) west-southwest of Comrat. It is the strongest earthquake near Găgăuzia 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 Găgăuzia, 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 Găgăuzia.
Earthquakes by city in Găgăuzia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Găgăuzia, Moldova.
Use this regional Găgăuzia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Ceadîr-Lunga.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Găgăuzia.
When was the last earthquake in Găgăuzia, Moldova?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Găgăuzia on the night of November 21, 2024 at 02:19 local time (Europe/Chisinau). The center of this earthquake was located 203km west-southwest of Comrat at a depth of 140km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Găgăuzia, Moldova in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Găgăuzia, Moldova?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Găgăuzia on the night of November 10, 1940 at 04:39 local time (Europe/Chisinau). The center of this earthquake was located 184km west-southwest of Comrat at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Găgăuzia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Găgăuzia, Moldova?
In the past 10 years, 106 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Găgăuzia. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 34 days.
