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.
Piatra Neamţ Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 109 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 10 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 | 104 | 95.41% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 4.59% |
| 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 Dec 28, 2016 01:20 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 135 kilometers (84 mi) south of Piatra Neamţ, at a depth of 97 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 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 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Piatra Neamţ on the night of May 19, 2024 at 02:43 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 135km south of Piatra Neamţ at a depth of 120km 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, 109 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.
