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.
Sfântu Gheorghe Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 122 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 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sfântu Gheorghe roughly every 29 days.
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 | 115 | 94.26% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.74% |
| 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 Feb 14, 2023 15:16 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 219 kilometers (136 mi) west-southwest of Sfântu Gheorghe, at a depth of 10 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) west-southwest of Sfântu Gheorghe. It is the strongest earthquake near Sfântu Gheorghe 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 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.
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.
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 May 19, 2024 at 02:43 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 65km east-southeast of Sfântu Gheorghe at a depth of 120km 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, 122 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sfântu Gheorghe. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 30 days.
