Latest earthquakes near Alba, Romania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Alba, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Alba? If an earthquake is happening right now near Alba, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Alba Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Alba. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Alba and elsewhere.
Sep 16, 2024 05:40PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Monday Afternoon near Braşov in Romania.
Alba Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 125 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 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Alba roughly every 29 days.
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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 118 | 94.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.6% |
| 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
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Alba occurred on Nov 22, 2014 21:14 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 276 kilometers (171 mi) east of Alba Iulia, at a depth of 32 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 124 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.
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 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Alba on the night of November 21, 2024 at 02:19 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 227km east-southeast of Alba Iulia at a depth of 140km 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, 125 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Alba. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
