Latest earthquakes near Miercurea-Ciuc, Harghita today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Miercurea-Ciuc, Harghita, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Miercurea-Ciuc? If an earthquake is happening right now near Miercurea-Ciuc (also known as Miercurea Ciuc), it will show up within minutes.
Miercurea-Ciuc Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 121 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Miercurea-Ciuc, Harghita 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 Miercurea-Ciuc roughly every 30 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Miercurea-Ciuc in 2023. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Miercurea-Ciuc 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 Miercurea-Ciuc in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Miercurea-Ciuc 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 Miercurea-Ciuc
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Miercurea-Ciuc occurred on Dec 28, 2016 01:20 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 90 kilometers (56 mi) south-east of Miercurea-Ciuc, at a depth of 97 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Miercurea-Ciuc in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 85 kilometers (53 mi) south-east of Miercurea-Ciuc. It is the strongest earthquake near Miercurea-Ciuc 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 Miercurea-Ciuc, Harghita 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 Miercurea-Ciuc.
Nearest earthquakes from Miercurea-Ciuc
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Miercurea-Ciuc, Harghita. 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 Miercurea-Ciuc.
When was the last earthquake in Miercurea-Ciuc, Harghita?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Miercurea-Ciuc on the evening of May 18, 2024 at 20:20 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 298km west-southwest of Miercurea-Ciuc at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Miercurea-Ciuc, Harghita in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Miercurea-Ciuc, Harghita?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Miercurea-Ciuc on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 85km south-east of Miercurea-Ciuc at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Miercurea-Ciuc since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Miercurea-Ciuc, Harghita?
In the past 10 years, 121 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Miercurea-Ciuc. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 30 days.
