Latest earthquakes near Baia Mare, Maramureş today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Baia Mare, Maramureş, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Baia Mare? If an earthquake is happening right now near Baia Mare, it will show up within minutes.
Baia Mare Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Baia Mare, Maramureş 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 Baia Mare in 2023. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Baia Mare 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 Baia Mare in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Baia Mare 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 Baia Mare
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Baia Mare 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 Baia Mare 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 Baia Mare 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 Baia Mare, Maramureş 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 Baia Mare.
Nearest earthquakes from Baia Mare
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Baia Mare, Maramureş. 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 Baia Mare.
When was the last earthquake in Baia Mare, Maramureş?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Baia Mare on the evening of December 13, 2024 at 22:54 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 186km east-northeast of Baia Marche at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Baia Mare, Maramureş in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Baia Mare, Maramureş?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Baia Mare 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 Baia Mare since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Baia Mare, Maramureş?
In the past 10 years, 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Baia Mare. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 140 days.
