Latest earthquakes near Timişoara, Timiș today
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Recent Timişoara Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Timişoara. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Timişoara and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2024 05:06AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Nikšić in Montenegro on Thursday Night.
Timişoara Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 35 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Timişoara, Timiș 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 Timişoara in 2023. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Timişoara 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 Timişoara in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Timişoara 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 Timişoara
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Timişoara 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 Timişoara 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 Timişoara 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 Timişoara, Timiș 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 Timişoara.
Nearest earthquakes from Timişoara
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Timişoara, Timiș. 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 Timişoara.
When was the last earthquake in Timişoara, Timiș?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Timişoara on the morning of May 3, 2024 at 11:54 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 167km east-southeast of Timişoara at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Timişoara, Timiș in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Timişoara, Timiș?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Timişoara 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 Timişoara since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Timişoara, Timiș?
In the past 10 years, 35 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Timişoara. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 104 days.
