Latest earthquakes near Arad today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Arad, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Arad? If an earthquake is happening right now near Arad, it will show up within minutes.
Arad Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 35 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Arad in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Arad in 2023. A total of 19 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Arad 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 Arad in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Arad 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 | 33 | 94.29% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 5.71% |
| 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 Arad
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Arad occurred on Feb 14, 2023 15:16 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 190 kilometers (118 mi) south-east of Arad, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Arad in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Jan 26, 1916 09:22, 265 kilometers (165 mi) south-east of Arad. It is the strongest earthquake near Arad 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 Arad 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 Arad.
Nearest earthquakes from Arad
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Arad. 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 Arad.
When was the last earthquake in Arad?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Arad on the morning of May 3, 2024 at 11:54 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 188km south-east of Arad at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Arad in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Arad?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Arad on the morning of January 26, 1916 at 09:22 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 265km east of Arad at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Arad since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Arad?
In the past 10 years, 35 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Arad. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 104 days.
