Latest earthquakes near Timiș, Romania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Timiș, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Timiș? If an earthquake is happening right now near Timiș, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Timiș Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Timiș. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Timiș and elsewhere.
Sep 16, 2024 05:40PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Monday Afternoon near Braşov in Romania.
Timiș Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 35 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Timiș, Romania in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Timiș in 2023. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Timiș 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 Timiș in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Timiș 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 | 33 | 94.29% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 5.71% |
| 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 Timiș
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Timiș occurred on Feb 14, 2023 15:16 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 170 kilometers (106 mi) east-southeast of Timişoara, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Timiș in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Jan 26, 1916 09:22, 270 kilometers (168 mi) east-southeast of Timişoara. It is the strongest earthquake near Timiș 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 Timiș, Romania 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 Timiș.
Earthquakes by city in Timiș
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Timiș, Romania.
Use this regional Timiș earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Lugoj.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Timiș.
When was the last earthquake in Timiș, Romania?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Timiș on the afternoon of November 20, 2024 at 16:31 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 47km south of Timişoara at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Timiș, Romania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Timiș, Romania?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Timiș on the morning of January 26, 1916 at 09:22 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 270km east of Timişoara at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Timiș since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Timiș, Romania?
In the past 10 years, 35 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Timiș. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 104 days.
