Latest earthquakes near Oradea, Bihor today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Oradea, Bihor, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Oradea? If an earthquake is happening right now near Oradea (also known as Veliki Varadin), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Oradea Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Oradea. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Oradea and elsewhere.
Sep 16, 2024 05:40PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Monday Afternoon near Braşov in Romania.
Oradea Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 29 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Oradea, Bihor 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 Oradea in 2023. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Oradea 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 Oradea in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Oradea 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 Oradea
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Oradea 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 Oradea 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 Oradea 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 Oradea, Bihor 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 Oradea.
Nearest earthquakes from Oradea
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Oradea, Bihor. 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 Oradea.
When was the last earthquake in Oradea, Bihor?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Oradea on the afternoon of November 20, 2024 at 16:31 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 199km south-southwest of Oradea at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Oradea, Bihor in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Oradea, Bihor?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Oradea 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 Oradea since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Oradea, Bihor?
In the past 10 years, 29 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Oradea. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 126 days.
