Latest earthquakes near Alba Iulia, Alba today
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Alba Iulia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 114 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Alba Iulia, Alba 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 Iulia in 2023. A total of 28 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Alba Iulia 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 Iulia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Alba Iulia 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 | 108 | 94.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 5.26% |
| 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 Iulia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Alba Iulia occurred on Feb 14, 2023 15:16 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 112 kilometers (70 mi) south-southwest of Alba Iulia, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Alba Iulia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 223 kilometers (139 mi) south-southwest of Alba Iulia. It is the strongest earthquake near Alba Iulia in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Alba Iulia, Alba 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 Iulia.
Nearest earthquakes from Alba Iulia
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Alba Iulia, Alba. 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 Alba Iulia.
When was the last earthquake in Alba Iulia, Alba?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Alba Iulia on the evening of September 25, 2026 at 22:11 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 215km east of Alba Iulia at a depth of 118km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Alba Iulia, Alba in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Alba Iulia, Alba?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Alba Iulia 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 Iulia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Alba Iulia, Alba?
In the past 10 years, 114 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Alba Iulia. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 32 days.
