Latest earthquakes near Comrat, Găgăuzia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Comrat, Găgăuzia, Moldova, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Comrat? If an earthquake is happening right now near Comrat, it will show up within minutes.
Comrat Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 95 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Comrat, Găgăuzia 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 Comrat in 2017. A total of 13 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Comrat 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 Comrat in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Comrat 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 | 90 | 94.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 5.26% |
| 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 Comrat
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Comrat occurred on Sep 24, 2016 02:11 local time (Europe/Chisinau timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 170 kilometers (106 mi) west-southwest of Comrat, at a depth of 92 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Comrat 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 Comrat 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 Comrat, Găgăuzia 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 Comrat.
Nearest earthquakes from Comrat
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Comrat, Găgăuzia. 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 Comrat.
When was the last earthquake in Comrat, Găgăuzia?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Comrat on the night of February 15, 2026 at 01:54 local time (Europe/Chisinau). The center of this earthquake was located 171km west-southwest of Comrat at a depth of 156km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Comrat, Găgăuzia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Comrat, Găgăuzia?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Comrat 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 Comrat since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Comrat, Găgăuzia?
In the past 10 years, 95 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Comrat. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 38 days.
