Latest earthquakes near Sector 5, București today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sector 5, București, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sector 5? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sector 5 (also known as Sectorul 5), it will show up within minutes.
Sector 5 Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 125 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sector 5, București in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sector 5 roughly every 29 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sector 5 in 2023. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sector 5 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 Sector 5 in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sector 5 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 | 118 | 94.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.6% |
| 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 Sector 5
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sector 5 occurred on Dec 28, 2016 01:20 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 152 kilometers (94 mi) north-northeast of Sector 5, at a depth of 97 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sector 5 in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 151 kilometers (94 mi) north-northeast of Sector 5. It is the strongest earthquake near Sector 5 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 Sector 5, București 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 Sector 5.
Nearest earthquakes from Sector 5
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sector 5, București. 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 Sector 5.
When was the last earthquake in Sector 5, București?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Sector 5 on the night of January 21, 2025 at 00:02 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 111km east of Sector 5 at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sector 5, București in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sector 5, București?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Sector 5 on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 151km north of Sector 5 at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sector 5 since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sector 5, București?
In the past 10 years, 125 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sector 5. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
