Latest earthquakes near Covasna, Romania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Covasna, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Covasna? If an earthquake is happening right now near Covasna (also known as Județul Covasna), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3 hours ago (Mar 30 08:52 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 66 km ESE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 11 hours ago (Mar 30 00:21 Bucharest) |
M 2.6 | 68 km E from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 16 hours ago (Mar 29 19:03 Bucharest) |
M 3.0 | 57 km SE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 23:13 Bucharest) |
M 3.9 | 62 km SSE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 10:35 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 56 km ESE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 06:51 Bucharest) |
M 3.2 | 70 km E from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 02:40 Bucharest) |
M 2.9 | 189 km E from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 10:14 Bucharest) |
M 3.9 | 74 km ESE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 03:25 Bucharest) |
M 2.7 | 66 km ESE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 06:07 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 70 km SE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 13 days ago (Mar 17 07:33 Bucharest) |
M 3.1 | 107 km E from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 14 days ago (Mar 16 04:32 Bucharest) |
M 3.3 | 136 km E from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 14 days ago (Mar 15 13:42 Bucharest) |
M 3.0 | 66 km ESE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 15 days ago (Mar 14 19:46 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 64 km ESE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 20 days ago (Mar 9 12:02 Bucharest) |
M 2.9 | 154 km E from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 21 days ago (Mar 9 09:06 Bucharest) |
M 2.7 | 64 km SE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 22 days ago (Mar 8 01:21 Bucharest) |
M 3.4 | 60 km SE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 23 days ago (Mar 7 09:21 Bucharest) |
M 2.1 | 289 km W from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 23 days ago (Mar 6 18:11 Bucharest) |
M 3.3 | 61 km SE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 24 days ago (Mar 5 23:22 Bucharest) |
M 3.2 | 63 km ESE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 25 days ago (Mar 4 18:27 Bucharest) |
M 2.5 | 78 km E from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 28 days ago (Mar 1 16:26 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 69 km SSE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 29 days ago (Mar 1 08:19 Bucharest) |
M 2.6 | 97 km ESE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 29 days ago (Feb 28 22:17 Bucharest) |
M 3.4 | 68 km E from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 30 days ago (Feb 27 14:59 Bucharest) |
M 3.1 | 56 km SSE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Covasna
Covasna Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 110 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Covasna, Romania 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 Covasna in 2023. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Covasna 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 Covasna in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Covasna 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 | 103 | 93.64% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 6.36% |
| 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 Covasna
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Covasna occurred on Dec 28, 2016 01:20 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 60 kilometers (37 mi) east-southeast of Sfântu Gheorghe, at a depth of 97 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Covasna in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 52 kilometers (32 mi) east-southeast of Sfântu Gheorghe. It is the strongest earthquake near Covasna 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 Covasna, 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 Covasna.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2016 01:20 (Bucharest) |
M 5.6 | 60 km ESE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| Sep 24, 2016 02:11 (Bucharest) |
M 5.6 | 66 km ESE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| Feb 14, 2023 15:16 (Bucharest) |
M 5.6 | 219 km WSW from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| Oct 28, 2018 03:38 (Bucharest) |
M 5.5 | 53 km ESE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| Sep 16, 2024 17:40 (Bucharest) |
M 5.2 | 50 km SE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| Nov 3, 2022 06:50 (Bucharest) |
M 5.1 | 68 km SE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| Feb 13, 2023 16:58 (Bucharest) |
M 5.0 | 219 km WSW from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| Mar 20, 2023 16:02 (Bucharest) |
M 4.9 | 224 km WSW from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| Apr 25, 2020 01:04 (Bucharest) |
M 4.9 | 132 km E from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| Jan 31, 2020 03:26 (Bucharest) |
M 4.8 | 69 km E from Sfântu Gheorghe |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Covasna
Earthquakes by city in Covasna
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Covasna, Romania.
Use this regional Covasna earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Târgu Secuiesc.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Covasna.
When was the last earthquake in Covasna, Romania?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Covasna on the morning of March 30, 2025 at 08:52 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 66km east-southeast of Sfântu Gheorghe at a depth of 93km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Covasna, Romania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Covasna, Romania?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Covasna on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 52km east-southeast of Sfântu Gheorghe at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Covasna since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Covasna, Romania?
In the past 10 years, 110 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Covasna. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 33 days.
