Latest earthquakes near Orhei today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Orhei, Moldova, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Orhei? If an earthquake is happening right now near Orhei, it will show up within minutes.
Orhei Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 101 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Orhei 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 Orhei in 2015. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Orhei 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 Orhei in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Orhei 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 | 96 | 95.05% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 4.95% |
| 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 Orhei
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Orhei occurred on Sep 24, 2016 02:11 local time (Europe/Chisinau timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 250 kilometers (155 mi) south-west of Orhei, at a depth of 92 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Orhei in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 04:39, 261 kilometers (162 mi) south-west of Orhei. It is the strongest earthquake near Orhei 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 Orhei 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 Orhei.
Nearest earthquakes from Orhei
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Orhei. 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 Orhei.
When was the last earthquake in Orhei?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Orhei on the afternoon of May 9, 2024 at 17:57 local time (Europe/Chisinau). The center of this earthquake was located 265km southwest of Orhei at a depth of 153km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Orhei in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Orhei?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Orhei on the night of November 10, 1940 at 04:39 local time (Europe/Chisinau). The center of this earthquake was located 261km southwest of Orhei at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Orhei since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Orhei?
In the past 10 years, 101 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Orhei. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 36 days.
