Latest earthquakes near Botoșani, Romania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Botoșani, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Botoșani? If an earthquake is happening right now near Botoșani, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5 hours ago (Mar 30 08:52 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 225 km S from Botoşani |
| 12 hours ago (Mar 30 00:21 Bucharest) |
M 2.6 | 221 km S from Botoşani |
| 17 hours ago (Mar 29 19:03 Bucharest) |
M 3.0 | 248 km S from Botoşani |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 23:13 Bucharest) |
M 3.9 | 269 km S from Botoşani |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 10:35 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 237 km S from Botoşani |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 06:51 Bucharest) |
M 3.2 | 219 km S from Botoşani |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 02:40 Bucharest) |
M 2.9 | 252 km SSE from Botoşani |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 10:14 Bucharest) |
M 3.9 | 228 km S from Botoşani |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 03:25 Bucharest) |
M 2.7 | 238 km S from Botoşani |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 06:07 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 262 km S from Botoşani |
| 13 days ago (Mar 17 07:33 Bucharest) |
M 3.1 | 219 km S from Botoşani |
| 14 days ago (Mar 16 04:32 Bucharest) |
M 3.3 | 240 km SSE from Botoşani |
| 14 days ago (Mar 15 13:42 Bucharest) |
M 3.0 | 237 km S from Botoşani |
| 15 days ago (Mar 14 19:46 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 231 km S from Botoşani |
| 21 days ago (Mar 9 12:02 Bucharest) |
M 2.9 | 247 km SSE from Botoşani |
| 21 days ago (Mar 9 09:06 Bucharest) |
M 2.7 | 264 km S from Botoşani |
| 22 days ago (Mar 8 01:21 Bucharest) |
M 3.4 | 257 km S from Botoşani |
| 23 days ago (Mar 6 18:11 Bucharest) |
M 3.3 | 245 km S from Botoşani |
| 24 days ago (Mar 5 23:22 Bucharest) |
M 3.2 | 238 km S from Botoşani |
| 25 days ago (Mar 4 18:27 Bucharest) |
M 2.5 | 223 km S from Botoşani |
| 28 days ago (Mar 1 16:26 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 276 km S from Botoşani |
| 29 days ago (Mar 1 08:19 Bucharest) |
M 2.6 | 235 km S from Botoşani |
| 29 days ago (Feb 28 22:17 Bucharest) |
M 3.4 | 221 km S from Botoşani |
| 30 days ago (Feb 27 14:59 Bucharest) |
M 3.1 | 265 km S from Botoşani |
| 33 days ago (Feb 25 04:33 Bucharest) |
M 2.9 | 247 km S from Botoşani |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Botoșani
Botoșani Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 96 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Botoșani, Romania 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 Botoșani in 2015. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Botoșani 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 Botoșani in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Botoșani 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 | 91 | 94.79% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 5.21% |
| 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 Botoșani
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Botoșani occurred on Sep 24, 2016 02:11 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 225 kilometers (140 mi) south of Botoşani, at a depth of 92 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Botoșani in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 226 kilometers (140 mi) south of Botoşani. It is the strongest earthquake near Botoșani 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 Botoșani, 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 Botoșani.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2016 02:11 (Bucharest) |
M 5.6 | 225 km S from Botoşani |
| Dec 28, 2016 01:20 (Bucharest) |
M 5.6 | 227 km S from Botoşani |
| Oct 28, 2018 03:38 (Bucharest) |
M 5.5 | 234 km S from Botoşani |
| Sep 16, 2024 17:40 (Bucharest) |
M 5.2 | 245 km S from Botoşani |
| Nov 3, 2022 06:50 (Bucharest) |
M 5.1 | 249 km S from Botoşani |
| Apr 25, 2020 01:04 (Bucharest) |
M 4.9 | 214 km SSE from Botoşani |
| Jan 31, 2020 03:26 (Bucharest) |
M 4.8 | 223 km S from Botoşani |
| Mar 14, 2018 12:24 (Bucharest) |
M 4.7 | 229 km S from Botoşani |
| Aug 2, 2017 05:32 (Bucharest) |
M 4.7 | 245 km S from Botoşani |
| Feb 8, 2017 17:08 (Bucharest) |
M 4.7 | 250 km S from Botoşani |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Botoșani
Earthquakes by city in Botoșani
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Botoșani, Romania.
Use this regional Botoșani earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Dorohoi.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Botoșani.
When was the last earthquake in Botoșani, Romania?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Botoșani on the morning of March 30, 2025 at 08:52 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 225km south of Botoşani at a depth of 93km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Botoșani, Romania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Botoșani, Romania?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Botoșani on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 226km south of Botoşani at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Botoșani since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Botoșani, Romania?
In the past 10 years, 96 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Botoșani. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 38 days.
