Latest earthquakes near Piatra Neamţ, Neamț today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Piatra Neamţ, Neamț, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Piatra Neamţ? If an earthquake is happening right now near Piatra Neamţ (also known as Piatra Neamț), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Piatra Neamţ Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Piatra Neamţ. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Piatra Neamţ and elsewhere.
Sep 16, 2024 05:40PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Monday Afternoon near Braşov in Romania.
Piatra Neamţ Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 110 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Piatra Neamţ, Neamț 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 Piatra Neamţ in 2015. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Piatra Neamţ that year. The strongest had a 4.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Piatra Neamţ in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Piatra Neamţ 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 | 105 | 95.45% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 4.55% |
| 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 Piatra Neamţ
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Piatra Neamţ occurred on Nov 22, 2014 21:14 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 129 kilometers (80 mi) south-southeast of Piatra Neamţ, at a depth of 32 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Piatra Neamţ in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 133 kilometers (83 mi) south-southeast of Piatra Neamţ. It is the strongest earthquake near Piatra Neamţ 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 Piatra Neamţ, Neamț 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 Piatra Neamţ.
Nearest earthquakes from Piatra Neamţ
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Piatra Neamţ, Neamț. 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 Piatra Neamţ.
When was the last earthquake in Piatra Neamţ, Neamț?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Piatra Neamţ on the night of November 21, 2024 at 02:19 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 166km south of Piatra Neamţ at a depth of 140km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Piatra Neamţ, Neamț in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Piatra Neamţ, Neamț?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Piatra Neamţ on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 133km south of Piatra Neamţ at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Piatra Neamţ since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Piatra Neamţ, Neamț?
In the past 10 years, 110 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Piatra Neamţ. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 33 days.
