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.
Recent Sibiu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sibiu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sibiu and elsewhere.
Sep 16, 2024 05:40PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Monday Afternoon near Braşov in Romania.
Sibiu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 130 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 13 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 | 123 | 94.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.38% |
| 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 Feb 14, 2023 15:16 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 107 kilometers (66 mi) south-west of Sibiu, at a depth of 10 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) south-west 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 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Sibiu on the morning of December 2, 2024 at 07:01 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 194km east of Sibiu at a depth of 135km 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, 130 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.
