Latest earthquakes near Bihor, Romania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bihor, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bihor? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bihor, it will show up within minutes.
Bihor Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 29 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bihor, Romania in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bihor in 2023. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bihor that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bihor in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bihor 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 | 26 | 89.66% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 10.34% |
| 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 Bihor
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bihor occurred on Feb 14, 2023 15:16 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 238 kilometers (148 mi) south-southeast of Oradea, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bihor in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Jan 26, 1916 09:22, 251 kilometers (156 mi) south-southeast of Oradea. It is the strongest earthquake near Bihor 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 Bihor, Romania 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 Bihor.
Earthquakes by city in Bihor
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Bihor, Romania.
Use this regional Bihor earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Salonta.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bihor.
When was the last earthquake in Bihor, Romania?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Bihor on the night of July 17, 2024 at 00:27 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 292km west of Oradea at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bihor, Romania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bihor, Romania?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Bihor on the morning of January 26, 1916 at 09:22 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 251km east-southeast of Oradea at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bihor since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bihor, Romania?
In the past 10 years, 29 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bihor. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 126 days.
