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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Apr 2 01:29 Bucharest) |
M 2.9 | 185 km NNE from Sector 5 |
| 2 days ago (Mar 31 07:25 Bucharest) |
M 3.6 | 137 km NNE from Sector 5 |
| 3 days ago (Mar 31 03:18 Bucharest) |
M 2.5 | 126 km NNE from Sector 5 |
| 3 days ago (Mar 30 08:52 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 154 km NNE from Sector 5 |
| 4 days ago (Mar 30 00:21 Bucharest) |
M 2.6 | 159 km NNE from Sector 5 |
| 4 days ago (Mar 29 19:03 Bucharest) |
M 3.0 | 129 km N from Sector 5 |
| 5 days ago (Mar 28 23:13 Bucharest) |
M 3.9 | 108 km N from Sector 5 |
| 5 days ago (Mar 28 10:35 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 140 km N from Sector 5 |
| 5 days ago (Mar 28 06:51 Bucharest) |
M 3.2 | 162 km NNE from Sector 5 |
| 6 days ago (Mar 28 02:40 Bucharest) |
M 2.9 | 227 km NE from Sector 5 |
| 9 days ago (Mar 24 10:14 Bucharest) |
M 3.9 | 154 km NNE from Sector 5 |
| 12 days ago (Mar 21 03:25 Bucharest) |
M 2.7 | 141 km NNE from Sector 5 |
| 13 days ago (Mar 20 06:07 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 115 km NNE from Sector 5 |
| 16 days ago (Mar 17 07:33 Bucharest) |
M 3.1 | 180 km NNE from Sector 5 |
| 17 days ago (Mar 16 04:32 Bucharest) |
M 3.3 | 182 km NE from Sector 5 |
| 18 days ago (Mar 15 13:42 Bucharest) |
M 3.0 | 142 km NNE from Sector 5 |
| 19 days ago (Mar 14 19:46 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 148 km NNE from Sector 5 |
| 24 days ago (Mar 9 12:02 Bucharest) |
M 2.9 | 193 km NE from Sector 5 |
| 24 days ago (Mar 9 09:06 Bucharest) |
M 2.7 | 112 km N from Sector 5 |
| 26 days ago (Mar 8 01:21 Bucharest) |
M 3.4 | 120 km N from Sector 5 |
| 27 days ago (Mar 6 18:11 Bucharest) |
M 3.3 | 132 km NNE from Sector 5 |
| 27 days ago (Mar 6 13:04 Bucharest) |
M 2.0 | 251 km SSE from Sector 5 |
| 28 days ago (Mar 5 23:22 Bucharest) |
M 3.2 | 141 km NNE from Sector 5 |
| 29 days ago (Mar 4 18:27 Bucharest) |
M 2.5 | 161 km NNE from Sector 5 |
| 32 days ago (Mar 1 16:26 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 101 km N from Sector 5 |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Sector 5
Sector 5 Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 119 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 11 earthquakes per year
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 | 112 | 94.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.88% |
| 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 Feb 14, 2023 15:16 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 240 kilometers (149 mi) west-northwest of Sector 5, at a depth of 10 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) west-northwest 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2023 15:16 (Bucharest) |
M 5.6 | 240 km WNW from Sector 5 |
| Sep 24, 2016 02:11 (Bucharest) |
M 5.6 | 155 km NNE from Sector 5 |
| Dec 28, 2016 01:20 (Bucharest) |
M 5.6 | 152 km NNE from Sector 5 |
| Oct 28, 2018 03:38 (Bucharest) |
M 5.5 | 143 km N from Sector 5 |
| Sep 16, 2024 17:40 (Bucharest) |
M 5.2 | 132 km N from Sector 5 |
| Nov 3, 2022 06:50 (Bucharest) |
M 5.1 | 129 km NNE from Sector 5 |
| Feb 13, 2023 16:58 (Bucharest) |
M 5.0 | 243 km WNW from Sector 5 |
| Apr 25, 2020 01:04 (Bucharest) |
M 4.9 | 202 km NNE from Sector 5 |
| Mar 20, 2023 16:02 (Bucharest) |
M 4.9 | 243 km WNW from Sector 5 |
| Jan 31, 2020 03:26 (Bucharest) |
M 4.8 | 157 km NNE from Sector 5 |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2024 23:50 (Bucharest) |
M 4.0 | 77 km ENE from Sector 5 |
| Sep 18, 2022 20:55 (Bucharest) |
M 4.1 | 92 km NNW from Sector 5 |
| Mar 19, 2020 13:51 (Bucharest) |
M 4.3 | 115 km NNW from Sector 5 |
| Sep 8, 2019 02:22 (Bucharest) |
M 4.1 | 114 km N from Sector 5 |
| Aug 11, 2021 12:31 (Bucharest) |
M 4.2 | 121 km N from Sector 5 |
| Nov 24, 2024 07:16 (Bucharest) |
M 4.1 | 121 km N from Sector 5 |
| Mar 11, 2023 14:09 (Bucharest) |
M 4.1 | 121 km N from Sector 5 |
| Feb 6, 2023 03:26 (Bucharest) |
M 4.6 | 120 km NNE from Sector 5 |
| Jun 20, 2023 01:45 (Bucharest) |
M 4.1 | 122 km N from Sector 5 |
| Oct 25, 2023 09:25 (Bucharest) |
M 4.4 | 125 km N from Sector 5 |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Sector 5
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 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Sector 5 on the night of April 2, 2025 at 01:29 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 185km north-northeast of Sector 5 at a depth of 34km 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, 119 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sector 5. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 31 days.
