Latest earthquakes near Romania today

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List of latest earthquakes near Romania.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 26, 2023 23:22
(Bucharest)
M 2.6 278 km SSW
from Craiova
Nov 26, 2023 05:38
(Bucharest)
M 4.2 72 km E
from Braşov
Nov 24, 2023 14:34
(Bucharest)
M 2.9 239 km S
from Craiova
Nov 22, 2023 03:55
(Bucharest)
M 3.1 35 km WNW
from Focșani
Nov 21, 2023 04:47
(Bucharest)
M 3.1 31 km WNW
from Focșani
Nov 14, 2023 20:54
(Bucharest)
M 2.8 157 km NW
from Oradea
Nov 14, 2023 11:03
(Bucharest)
M 3.7 35 km W
from Focșani
Nov 13, 2023 18:14
(Bucharest)
M 2.5 297 km S
from Craiova
Nov 13, 2023 07:19
(Bucharest)
M 3.1 37 km W
from Focșani
Nov 11, 2023 22:22
(Bucharest)
M 3.2 74 km E
from Braşov
Nov 10, 2023 19:48
(Bucharest)
M 4.2 18 km NW
from Târgu Jiu
Nov 8, 2023 22:57
(Bucharest)
M 2.7 24 km ESE
from Arad
Nov 7, 2023 06:29
(Bucharest)
M 2.3 273 km S
from Craiova
Nov 3, 2023 11:08
(Bucharest)
M 3.6 42 km W
from Focșani
Nov 2, 2023 21:31
(Bucharest)
M 3.2 57 km E
from Bucharest
Oct 31, 2023 00:55
(Bucharest)
M 2.3 264 km SSW
from Timişoara
Oct 30, 2023 10:45
(Bucharest)
M 2.5 19 km ESE
from Satu Mare
Oct 28, 2023 04:25
(Bucharest)
M 2.7 42 km W
from Focșani
Oct 27, 2023 23:01
(Bucharest)
M 2.1 271 km SSW
from Craiova
Oct 26, 2023 19:36
(Bucharest)
M 2.9 44 km NW
from Buzău
Oct 26, 2023 13:09
(Bucharest)
M 2.7 46 km E
from Timişoara
Oct 25, 2023 16:06
(Bucharest)
M 3.4 70 km E
from Braşov
Oct 25, 2023 09:25
(Bucharest)
M 4.4 56 km ESE
from Braşov
Oct 23, 2023 21:54
(Bucharest)
M 2.5 20 km WNW
from Târgu Jiu
Oct 23, 2023 14:47
(Bucharest)
M 3.6 266 km SSW
from Bucharest

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Recent Romania Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Romania. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Romania and elsewhere.

Romania Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
17 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.6
Nov 26, 2023 23:22

Average

A total of 172 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Romania in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 17 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Romania roughly every 21 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Romania in 2023. A total of 30 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Romania that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Romania with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Romania in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Romania 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Romania (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 163 94.77%
Mag. 5 9 5.23%
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 Romania

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.6
On Nov 22, 2014 21:14.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Nov 10, 1940 03:39.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Romania occurred on Nov 22, 2014 21:14 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 22 kilometers (14 mi) north of Focșani, at a depth of 32 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Romania in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 64 kilometers (40 mi) north of Braşov. It is the strongest earthquake near Romania in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near 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 Romania.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Romania.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 22, 2014 21:14
(Bucharest)
M 5.6 22 km N
from Focșani
Sep 24, 2016 02:11
(Bucharest)
M 5.6 78 km E
from Braşov
Dec 28, 2016 01:20
(Bucharest)
M 5.6 72 km E
from Braşov
Feb 14, 2023 15:16
(Bucharest)
M 5.6 8 km NW
from Târgu Jiu
Oct 28, 2018 03:38
(Bucharest)
M 5.5 61 km E
from Braşov
Nov 3, 2022 06:50
(Bucharest)
M 5.1 124 km NNE
from Bucharest
Oct 15, 2016 11:18
(Bucharest)
M 5.1 277 km SE
from Constanţa
Oct 9, 2023 21:23
(Bucharest)
M 5.0 164 km NNW
from Satu Mare
Feb 13, 2023 16:58
(Bucharest)
M 5.0 12 km NW
from Târgu Jiu
Mar 20, 2023 16:02
(Bucharest)
M 4.9 11 km W
from Târgu Jiu

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Earthquakes by region of Romania

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Romania.

When was the last earthquake in Romania?

A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Romania on the evening of November 26, 2023 at 23:22 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 278km south-southwest of Craiova at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Romania in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Romania?

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Romania on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 64km east of Braşov at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Romania since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Romania?

In the past 10 years, 172 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Romania. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 21 days.