Latest earthquakes near Bacău today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bacău, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bacău? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bacău, it will show up within minutes.
Bacău Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 107 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bacău 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 Bacău in 2015. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bacău 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 Bacău in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bacău 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 | 95.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 4.67% |
| 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 Bacău
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bacău occurred on Dec 28, 2016 01:20 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 99 kilometers (62 mi) south-southwest of Bacău, at a depth of 97 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bacău in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 101 kilometers (63 mi) south-southwest of Bacău. It is the strongest earthquake near Bacău 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 Bacău 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 Bacău.
Nearest earthquakes from Bacău
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bacău. 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 Bacău.
When was the last earthquake in Bacău?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Bacău on the night of May 19, 2024 at 02:43 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 98km south-southwest of Bacău at a depth of 120km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bacău in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bacău?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Bacău on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 101km south-southwest of Bacău at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bacău since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bacău?
In the past 10 years, 107 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bacău. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 34 days.
