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.
Botoșani Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 105 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 10 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 | 100 | 95.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 4.76% |
| 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 124 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.
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 night of May 6, 2024 at 02:11 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 239km south of Botoşani at a depth of 115km 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, 105 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Botoșani. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 35 days.
