Latest earthquakes near Tiraspol, Stînga Nistrului today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tiraspol, Stînga Nistrului, Moldova, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tiraspol? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tiraspol, it will show up within minutes.
Tiraspol Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 97 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tiraspol, Stînga Nistrului 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 Tiraspol in 2015. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tiraspol 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 Tiraspol in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Tiraspol 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 | 92 | 94.85% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 5.15% |
| 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 Tiraspol
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tiraspol occurred on Dec 28, 2016 01:20 local time (Europe/Chisinau timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 269 kilometers (167 mi) west-southwest of Tiraspol, at a depth of 97 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tiraspol in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 04:39, 276 kilometers (171 mi) west-southwest of Tiraspol. It is the strongest earthquake near Tiraspol 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 Tiraspol, Stînga Nistrului 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 Tiraspol.
Nearest earthquakes from Tiraspol
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tiraspol, Stînga Nistrului. 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 Tiraspol.
When was the last earthquake in Tiraspol, Stînga Nistrului?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Tiraspol on the afternoon of May 9, 2024 at 17:57 local time (Europe/Chisinau). The center of this earthquake was located 277km west-southwest of Tiraspol at a depth of 153km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tiraspol, Stînga Nistrului in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tiraspol, Stînga Nistrului?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Tiraspol on the night of November 10, 1940 at 04:39 local time (Europe/Chisinau). The center of this earthquake was located 276km west-southwest of Tiraspol at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tiraspol since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tiraspol, Stînga Nistrului?
In the past 10 years, 97 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tiraspol. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 38 days.
