Latest earthquakes near Cluj-Napoca, Cluj today
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Cluj-Napoca Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 128 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cluj-Napoca, Cluj 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 Cluj-Napoca roughly every 28 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cluj-Napoca in 2023. A total of 29 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cluj-Napoca 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 Cluj-Napoca in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Cluj-Napoca 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 | 120 | 93.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 6.25% |
| 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 Cluj-Napoca
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cluj-Napoca occurred on Sep 24, 2016 02:11 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 259 kilometers (161 mi) east-southeast of Cluj-Napoca, at a depth of 92 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cluj-Napoca in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 247 kilometers (153 mi) east-southeast of Cluj-Napoca. It is the strongest earthquake near Cluj-Napoca 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 Cluj-Napoca, Cluj 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 Cluj-Napoca.
Nearest earthquakes from Cluj-Napoca
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cluj-Napoca, Cluj. 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 Cluj-Napoca.
When was the last earthquake in Cluj-Napoca, Cluj?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Cluj-Napoca on the night of May 19, 2024 at 02:43 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 258km east-southeast of Cluj-Napoca at a depth of 120km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cluj-Napoca, Cluj in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cluj-Napoca, Cluj?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Cluj-Napoca on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 247km east-southeast of Cluj-Napoca at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cluj-Napoca since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cluj-Napoca, Cluj?
In the past 10 years, 128 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cluj-Napoca. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
