Latest earthquakes near Buzău today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Buzău, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Buzău? If an earthquake is happening right now near Buzău, it will show up within minutes.
Buzău Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 120 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Buzău in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Buzău in 2023. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Buzău 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 Buzău in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Buzău 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 | 113 | 94.17% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.83% |
| 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 Buzău
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Buzău occurred on Feb 14, 2023 15:16 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 285 kilometers (177 mi) west of Buzău, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Buzău in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 71 kilometers (44 mi) west of Buzău. It is the strongest earthquake near Buzău 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 Buzău 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 Buzău.
Nearest earthquakes from Buzău
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Buzău. 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 Buzău.
When was the last earthquake in Buzău?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Buzău on the night of May 19, 2024 at 02:43 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 66km north-northwest of Buzău at a depth of 120km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Buzău in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Buzău?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Buzău on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 71km north-northwest of Buzău at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Buzău since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Buzău?
In the past 10 years, 120 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Buzău. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 30 days.
