Latest earthquakes near Constanţa, Constanța today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Constanţa, Constanța, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Constanţa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Constanţa (also known as Constanța), it will show up within minutes.
Constanţa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 111 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Constanţa, Constanța 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 Constanţa in 2015. A total of 20 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Constanţa that year. The strongest had a 4.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Constanţa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Constanţa 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 | 105 | 94.59% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 5.41% |
| 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 Constanţa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Constanţa occurred on Dec 28, 2016 01:20 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 238 kilometers (148 mi) north-west of Constanţa, at a depth of 97 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Constanţa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 244 kilometers (152 mi) north-west of Constanţa. It is the strongest earthquake near Constanţa 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 Constanţa, Constanța 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 Constanţa.
Nearest earthquakes from Constanţa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Constanţa, Constanța. 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 Constanţa.
When was the last earthquake in Constanţa, Constanța?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Constanţa on the night of May 6, 2024 at 02:11 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 236km northwest of Constanţa at a depth of 115km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Constanţa, Constanța in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Constanţa, Constanța?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Constanţa on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 244km northwest of Constanţa at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Constanţa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Constanţa, Constanța?
In the past 10 years, 111 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Constanţa. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 33 days.
