Latest earthquakes near Caraș-Severin, Romania today
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Recent Caraș-Severin Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Caraș-Severin. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Caraș-Severin and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2024 05:06AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Nikšić in Montenegro on Thursday Night.
Caraș-Severin Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 39 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Caraș-Severin, Romania in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Caraș-Severin in 2023. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Caraș-Severin 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 Caraș-Severin in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Caraș-Severin 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 | 37 | 94.87% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 5.13% |
| 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 Caraș-Severin
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Caraș-Severin occurred on Feb 14, 2023 15:16 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 105 kilometers (65 mi) east-southeast of Reşiţa, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Caraș-Severin in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Jan 26, 1916 09:22, 228 kilometers (142 mi) east-southeast of Reşiţa. It is the strongest earthquake near Caraș-Severin 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 Caraș-Severin, 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 Caraș-Severin.
Earthquakes by city in Caraș-Severin
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Caraș-Severin, Romania.
Use this regional Caraș-Severin earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Caransebeş and Bocşa.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Caraș-Severin.
When was the last earthquake in Caraș-Severin, Romania?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Caraș-Severin on the morning of May 3, 2024 at 11:54 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 100km east-southeast of Reşiţa at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Caraș-Severin, Romania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Caraș-Severin, Romania?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Caraș-Severin on the morning of January 26, 1916 at 09:22 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 228km east-northeast of Reşiţa at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Caraș-Severin since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Caraș-Severin, Romania?
In the past 10 years, 39 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Caraș-Severin. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 94 days.
