Latest earthquakes near Maramureş, Romania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Maramureş, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Maramureş? If an earthquake is happening right now near Maramureş (also known as Maramureș), it will show up within minutes.
Maramureş Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Maramureş, Romania in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Maramureş in 2023. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Maramureş 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 Maramureş in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Maramureş 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 | 23 | 88.46% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 11.54% |
| 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 Maramureş
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Maramureş occurred on Feb 14, 2023 15:16 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 286 kilometers (178 mi) south of Baia Mare, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Maramureş in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Jan 26, 1916 09:22, 218 kilometers (135 mi) south of Baia Mare. It is the strongest earthquake near Maramureş 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 Maramureş, 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 Maramureş.
Earthquakes by city in Maramureş
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Maramureş, Romania.
Use this regional Maramureş earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Sighetu Marmaţiei, Borşa, Vişeu de Sus and Baia Sprie.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Maramureş.
When was the last earthquake in Maramureş, Romania?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Maramureş on the morning of May 3, 2024 at 11:54 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 291km south of Baia Marche at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Maramureş, Romania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Maramureş, Romania?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Maramureş on the morning of January 26, 1916 at 09:22 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 218km south-southeast of Baia Marche at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Maramureş since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Maramureş, Romania?
In the past 10 years, 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Maramureş. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 140 days.
