Latest earthquakes near Hînceşti today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hînceşti, Moldova, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hînceşti? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hînceşti (also known as Raionul Hîncești), it will show up within minutes.
Hînceşti Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 102 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hînceşti 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 Hînceşti in 2015. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hînceşti 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 Hînceşti in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Hînceşti 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 | 97 | 95.1% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 4.9% |
| 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 Hînceşti
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hînceşti occurred on Dec 28, 2016 01:20 local time (Europe/Chisinau timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 201 kilometers (125 mi) south-west of Hînceşti, at a depth of 97 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hînceşti in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 04:39, 207 kilometers (129 mi) south-west of Hînceşti. It is the strongest earthquake near Hînceşti 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 Hînceşti 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 Hînceşti.
Nearest earthquakes from Hînceşti
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hînceşti. 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 Hînceşti.
When was the last earthquake in Hînceşti?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Hînceşti on the afternoon of May 9, 2024 at 17:57 local time (Europe/Chisinau). The center of this earthquake was located 210km southwest of Hînceşti at a depth of 153km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hînceşti in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hînceşti?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Hînceşti on the night of November 10, 1940 at 04:39 local time (Europe/Chisinau). The center of this earthquake was located 207km southwest of Hînceşti at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hînceşti since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hînceşti?
In the past 10 years, 102 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hînceşti. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 36 days.
