Latest earthquakes near Bistriţa, Bistrița-Năsăud today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bistriţa, Bistrița-Năsăud, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bistriţa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bistriţa (also known as Bistrița), it will show up within minutes.
Bistriţa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 118 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bistriţa, Bistrița-Năsăud in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bistriţa in 2023. A total of 29 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bistriţa 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 Bistriţa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bistriţa 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 | 110 | 93.22% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 6.78% |
| 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 Bistriţa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bistriţa occurred on Dec 28, 2016 01:20 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 221 kilometers (137 mi) south-east of Bistriţa, at a depth of 97 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bistriţa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 216 kilometers (134 mi) south-east of Bistriţa. It is the strongest earthquake near Bistriţa in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Bistriţa, Bistrița-Năsăud 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 Bistriţa.
Nearest earthquakes from Bistriţa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bistriţa, Bistrița-Năsăud. 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 Bistriţa.
When was the last earthquake in Bistriţa, Bistrița-Năsăud?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Bistriţa on the afternoon of November 18, 2025 at 12:12 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 229km south-east of Bistriţa at a depth of 140km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bistriţa, Bistrița-Năsăud in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bistriţa, Bistrița-Năsăud?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Bistriţa on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 216km south-east of Bistriţa at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bistriţa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bistriţa, Bistrița-Năsăud?
In the past 10 years, 118 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bistriţa. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 31 days.
