Latest earthquakes near Alba, Romania today

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List of latest earthquakes near Alba.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jan 18, 2025 16:36
(Bucharest)
M 3.9 218 km ESE
from Alba Iulia
Jan 17, 2025 05:54
(Bucharest)
M 3.2 238 km E
from Alba Iulia
Jan 16, 2025 22:07
(Bucharest)
M 3.0 248 km E
from Alba Iulia
Jan 13, 2025 19:08
(Bucharest)
M 3.3 217 km ESE
from Alba Iulia
Jan 12, 2025 01:49
(Bucharest)
M 2.9 233 km ESE
from Alba Iulia
Jan 12, 2025 00:35
(Bucharest)
M 2.5 88 km SSE
from Alba Iulia
Jan 11, 2025 00:47
(Bucharest)
M 3.4 218 km ESE
from Alba Iulia
Jan 10, 2025 21:01
(Bucharest)
M 3.2 226 km ESE
from Alba Iulia
Jan 10, 2025 15:49
(Bucharest)
M 3.0 213 km ESE
from Alba Iulia
Jan 6, 2025 21:29
(Bucharest)
M 2.8 220 km ESE
from Alba Iulia
Jan 4, 2025 15:17
(Bucharest)
M 3.2 221 km ESE
from Alba Iulia
Jan 4, 2025 05:01
(Bucharest)
M 2.7 229 km ESE
from Alba Iulia
Dec 30, 2024 05:33
(Bucharest)
M 2.7 241 km E
from Alba Iulia
Dec 27, 2024 21:36
(Bucharest)
M 2.5 237 km E
from Alba Iulia
Dec 27, 2024 03:47
(Bucharest)
M 3.3 230 km ESE
from Alba Iulia
Dec 26, 2024 11:48
(Bucharest)
M 2.7 236 km ESE
from Alba Iulia
Dec 18, 2024 15:29
(Bucharest)
M 3.0 247 km E
from Alba Iulia
Dec 15, 2024 14:35
(Bucharest)
M 3.3 265 km ESE
from Alba Iulia
Dec 13, 2024 22:54
(Bucharest)
M 2.7 283 km NE
from Alba Iulia
Dec 10, 2024 22:06
(Bucharest)
M 3.4 230 km ESE
from Alba Iulia
Dec 9, 2024 21:37
(Bucharest)
M 3.2 238 km ESE
from Alba Iulia
Dec 7, 2024 10:52
(Bucharest)
M 2.8 238 km E
from Alba Iulia
Dec 6, 2024 12:41
(Bucharest)
M 2.7 241 km E
from Alba Iulia
Dec 2, 2024 07:01
(Bucharest)
M 2.7 241 km E
from Alba Iulia
Nov 29, 2024 21:57
(Bucharest)
M 2.7 287 km ESE
from Alba Iulia

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Alba

Alba Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
11 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.9
Jan 18, 2025 16:36

Average

A total of 118 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Alba, Romania in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Alba in 2023. A total of 28 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Alba that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.

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

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Alba in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Alba 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 Alba (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 111 94.07%
Mag. 5 7 5.93%
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 Alba

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.6
On Dec 28, 2016 01:20.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Nov 10, 1940 03:39.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Alba occurred on Dec 28, 2016 01:20 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 231 kilometers (144 mi) east of Alba Iulia, at a depth of 97 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Alba in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 223 kilometers (139 mi) east of Alba Iulia. It is the strongest earthquake near Alba in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

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

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Alba.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 28, 2016 01:20
(Bucharest)
M 5.6 231 km E
from Alba Iulia
Feb 14, 2023 15:16
(Bucharest)
M 5.6 112 km SSW
from Alba Iulia
Sep 24, 2016 02:11
(Bucharest)
M 5.6 237 km E
from Alba Iulia
Oct 28, 2018 03:38
(Bucharest)
M 5.5 223 km E
from Alba Iulia
Sep 16, 2024 17:40
(Bucharest)
M 5.2 215 km ESE
from Alba Iulia
Nov 3, 2022 06:50
(Bucharest)
M 5.1 234 km ESE
from Alba Iulia
Feb 13, 2023 16:58
(Bucharest)
M 5.0 109 km SSW
from Alba Iulia
Mar 20, 2023 16:02
(Bucharest)
M 4.9 116 km SSW
from Alba Iulia
Jan 31, 2020 03:26
(Bucharest)
M 4.8 240 km E
from Alba Iulia
Feb 8, 2017 17:08
(Bucharest)
M 4.7 216 km ESE
from Alba Iulia

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Alba

Earthquakes by city in Alba

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Alba, Romania.

Use this regional Alba earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Aiud, Sebeş, Cugir, Blaj and Ocna Mureş.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

When was the last earthquake in Alba, Romania?

A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Alba on the afternoon of January 18, 2025 at 16:36 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 218km east-southeast of Alba Iulia at a depth of 127km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Alba, Romania in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Alba, Romania?

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Alba on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 223km east of Alba Iulia at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Alba since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Alba, Romania?

In the past 10 years, 118 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Alba. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 31 days.