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.
Covasna Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 121 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 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Covasna roughly every 30 days.
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 | 114 | 94.21% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.79% |
| 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 Sep 24, 2016 02:11 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 66 kilometers (41 mi) east-southeast of Sfântu Gheorghe, at a depth of 92 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 124 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.
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 night of May 6, 2024 at 02:11 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 57km east-southeast of Sfântu Gheorghe at a depth of 115km 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, 121 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Covasna. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 30 days.
