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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7 hours ago (Mar 30 01:34 Bucharest) |
M 2.1 | 186 km SW from Alba Iulia |
| 8 hours ago (Mar 30 00:21 Bucharest) |
M 2.6 | 239 km E from Alba Iulia |
| 13 hours ago (Mar 29 19:03 Bucharest) |
M 3.0 | 222 km ESE from Alba Iulia |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 23:13 Bucharest) |
M 3.9 | 210 km ESE from Alba Iulia |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 10:35 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 224 km ESE from Alba Iulia |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 06:51 Bucharest) |
M 3.2 | 241 km E from Alba Iulia |
| 5 days ago (Mar 24 10:14 Bucharest) |
M 3.9 | 245 km E from Alba Iulia |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 03:25 Bucharest) |
M 2.7 | 235 km ESE from Alba Iulia |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 06:07 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 229 km ESE from Alba Iulia |
| 11 days ago (Mar 18 22:01 Bucharest) |
M 2.6 | 191 km WSW from Alba Iulia |
| 13 days ago (Mar 17 07:33 Bucharest) |
M 3.1 | 278 km E from Alba Iulia |
| 14 days ago (Mar 15 13:42 Bucharest) |
M 3.0 | 235 km ESE from Alba Iulia |
| 15 days ago (Mar 14 19:46 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 235 km E from Alba Iulia |
| 20 days ago (Mar 9 09:06 Bucharest) |
M 2.7 | 220 km ESE from Alba Iulia |
| 22 days ago (Mar 8 01:21 Bucharest) |
M 3.4 | 221 km ESE from Alba Iulia |
| 22 days ago (Mar 7 09:21 Bucharest) |
M 2.1 | 120 km W from Alba Iulia |
| 23 days ago (Mar 6 18:11 Bucharest) |
M 3.3 | 227 km ESE from Alba Iulia |
| 24 days ago (Mar 5 23:22 Bucharest) |
M 3.2 | 233 km ESE from Alba Iulia |
| 25 days ago (Mar 4 18:27 Bucharest) |
M 2.5 | 250 km E from Alba Iulia |
| 28 days ago (Mar 1 16:26 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 216 km ESE from Alba Iulia |
| 29 days ago (Mar 1 08:19 Bucharest) |
M 2.6 | 269 km E from Alba Iulia |
| 29 days ago (Feb 28 22:17 Bucharest) |
M 3.4 | 240 km E from Alba Iulia |
| 30 days ago (Feb 27 14:59 Bucharest) |
M 3.1 | 206 km ESE from Alba Iulia |
| 33 days ago (Feb 25 04:33 Bucharest) |
M 2.9 | 239 km ESE from Alba Iulia |
| 33 days ago (Feb 25 03:27 Bucharest) |
M 2.9 | 239 km E from Alba Iulia |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Alba
Alba Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 114 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.
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 | 107 | 93.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 6.14% |
| 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 Sep 24, 2016 02:11 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 237 kilometers (147 mi) east of Alba Iulia, at a depth of 92 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2016 02:11 (Bucharest) |
M 5.6 | 237 km E from Alba Iulia |
| Feb 14, 2023 15:16 (Bucharest) |
M 5.6 | 112 km SSW from Alba Iulia |
| Dec 28, 2016 01:20 (Bucharest) |
M 5.6 | 231 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 |
| Apr 25, 2018 20:15 (Bucharest) |
M 4.7 | 219 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 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Alba on the night of March 30, 2025 at 01:34 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 186km southwest of Alba Iulia at a depth of 2km 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, 114 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Alba. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 32 days.
