Latest earthquakes near Sibiu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sibiu, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sibiu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sibiu, it will show up within minutes.
Sibiu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 129 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sibiu 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 Sibiu roughly every 28 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sibiu in 2023. A total of 28 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sibiu 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 Sibiu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sibiu 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 | 122 | 94.57% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.43% |
| 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 Sibiu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sibiu occurred on Dec 28, 2016 01:20 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 185 kilometers (115 mi) east of Sibiu, at a depth of 97 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sibiu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 177 kilometers (110 mi) east of Sibiu. It is the strongest earthquake near Sibiu 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 Sibiu 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 Sibiu.
Nearest earthquakes from Sibiu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sibiu. 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 Sibiu.
When was the last earthquake in Sibiu?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Sibiu on the night of May 19, 2024 at 02:43 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 190km east of Sibiu at a depth of 120km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sibiu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sibiu?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Sibiu on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 177km east of Sibiu at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sibiu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sibiu?
In the past 10 years, 129 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sibiu. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 28 days.
