Latest earthquakes near Botoşani, Botoșani today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Botoşani, Botoșani, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Botoşani? If an earthquake is happening right now near Botoşani (also known as Botoșani), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Botoşani Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Botoşani. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Botoşani and elsewhere.
Sep 16, 2024 05:40PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Monday Afternoon near Braşov in Romania.
Botoşani Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 108 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Botoşani, Botoșani 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 Botoşani in 2015. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Botoşani 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 Botoşani in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Botoşani 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 | 103 | 95.37% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 4.63% |
| 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 Botoşani
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Botoşani 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 Botoşani 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 Botoşani 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 Botoşani, Botoșani 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 Botoşani.
Nearest earthquakes from Botoşani
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Botoşani, Botoșani. 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 Botoşani.
When was the last earthquake in Botoşani, Botoșani?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Botoşani on the morning of December 2, 2024 at 07:01 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 229km south of Botoşani at a depth of 135km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Botoşani, Botoșani in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Botoşani, Botoșani?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Botoşani 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 Botoşani since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Botoşani, Botoșani?
In the past 10 years, 108 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Botoşani. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 34 days.
