Latest earthquakes near Sfântu Gheorghe, Covasna today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sfântu Gheorghe, Covasna, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sfântu Gheorghe? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sfântu Gheorghe, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Apr 2 01:29 Bucharest) |
M 2.9 | 106 km E from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 3 days ago (Mar 31 07:25 Bucharest) |
M 3.6 | 67 km ESE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 3 days ago (Mar 31 03:18 Bucharest) |
M 2.5 | 75 km SE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 4 days ago (Mar 30 08:52 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 66 km ESE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 4 days ago (Mar 30 00:21 Bucharest) |
M 2.6 | 68 km E from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 4 days ago (Mar 29 19:03 Bucharest) |
M 3.0 | 57 km SE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 5 days ago (Mar 28 23:13 Bucharest) |
M 3.9 | 62 km SSE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 6 days ago (Mar 28 10:35 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 56 km ESE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 6 days ago (Mar 28 06:51 Bucharest) |
M 3.2 | 70 km E from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 6 days ago (Mar 28 02:40 Bucharest) |
M 2.9 | 189 km E from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 10 days ago (Mar 24 10:14 Bucharest) |
M 3.9 | 74 km ESE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 13 days ago (Mar 21 03:25 Bucharest) |
M 2.7 | 66 km ESE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 14 days ago (Mar 20 06:07 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 70 km SE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 17 days ago (Mar 17 07:33 Bucharest) |
M 3.1 | 107 km E from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 18 days ago (Mar 16 04:32 Bucharest) |
M 3.3 | 136 km E from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 18 days ago (Mar 15 13:42 Bucharest) |
M 3.0 | 66 km ESE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 19 days ago (Mar 14 19:46 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 64 km ESE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 25 days ago (Mar 9 12:02 Bucharest) |
M 2.9 | 154 km E from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 25 days ago (Mar 9 09:06 Bucharest) |
M 2.7 | 64 km SE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 26 days ago (Mar 8 01:21 Bucharest) |
M 3.4 | 60 km SE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 27 days ago (Mar 7 09:21 Bucharest) |
M 2.1 | 289 km W from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 27 days ago (Mar 6 18:11 Bucharest) |
M 3.3 | 61 km SE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 28 days ago (Mar 5 23:22 Bucharest) |
M 3.2 | 63 km ESE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 29 days ago (Mar 4 18:27 Bucharest) |
M 2.5 | 78 km E from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| 32 days ago (Mar 1 16:26 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 69 km SSE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Sfântu Gheorghe
Sfântu Gheorghe Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 110 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sfântu Gheorghe, Covasna 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 Sfântu Gheorghe in 2023. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sfântu Gheorghe 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 Sfântu Gheorghe in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sfântu Gheorghe 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 Sfântu Gheorghe
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sfântu Gheorghe 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 Sfântu Gheorghe 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 Sfântu Gheorghe 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 Sfântu Gheorghe, Covasna 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 Sfântu Gheorghe.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Sfântu Gheorghe
Nearest earthquakes from Sfântu Gheorghe
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sfântu Gheorghe, Covasna. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 48 days ago (Feb 13 22:44 Bucharest) |
M 4.3 | 51 km SE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| Sep 16, 2024 17:40 (Bucharest) |
M 5.2 | 50 km SE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| Apr 25, 2018 20:15 (Bucharest) |
M 4.7 | 50 km ESE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| Sep 13, 2022 05:50 (Bucharest) |
M 4.2 | 51 km SE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| Sep 3, 2019 14:52 (Bucharest) |
M 4.6 | 52 km SE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| Oct 28, 2018 03:38 (Bucharest) |
M 5.5 | 53 km ESE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| Feb 8, 2017 17:08 (Bucharest) |
M 4.7 | 54 km SE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| Sep 1, 2021 13:32 (Bucharest) |
M 4.4 | 55 km ESE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| Jul 14, 2015 02:35 (Bucharest) |
M 4.0 | 56 km ESE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
| Jan 7, 2016 04:28 (Bucharest) |
M 4.1 | 55 km SE from Sfântu Gheorghe |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Sfântu Gheorghe
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sfântu Gheorghe.
When was the last earthquake in Sfântu Gheorghe, Covasna?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Sfântu Gheorghe on the night of April 2, 2025 at 01:29 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 106km east of Sfântu Gheorghe at a depth of 34km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sfântu Gheorghe, Covasna in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sfântu Gheorghe, Covasna?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Sfântu Gheorghe 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 Sfântu Gheorghe since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sfântu Gheorghe, Covasna?
In the past 10 years, 110 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sfântu Gheorghe. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 33 days.
