Latest earthquakes near Comrat, Găgăuzia today
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Recent Comrat Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Comrat. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Comrat and elsewhere.
Sep 16, 2024 05:40PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Monday Afternoon near Braşov in Romania.
Comrat Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 108 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 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Comrat in 2015. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Comrat 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 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 | 102 | 94.44% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 5.56% |
| 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 Dec 28, 2016 01:20 local time (Europe/Chisinau timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 177 kilometers (110 mi) west-southwest of Comrat, at a depth of 97 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 124 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 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Comrat on the afternoon of October 21, 2024 at 12:32 local time (Europe/Chisinau). The center of this earthquake was located 183km west-southwest of Comrat at a depth of 103km 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, 108 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Comrat. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 34 days.
