Latest earthquakes near Arges, Romania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Arges, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Arges? If an earthquake is happening right now near Arges (also known as Argeș), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 hour ago (Mar 30 08:52 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 167 km NE from Piteşti |
| 8 hours ago (Mar 30 01:34 Bucharest) |
M 2.1 | 238 km W from Piteşti |
| 9 hours ago (Mar 30 00:21 Bucharest) |
M 2.6 | 172 km NE from Piteşti |
| 14 hours ago (Mar 29 19:03 Bucharest) |
M 3.0 | 138 km NE from Piteşti |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 23:13 Bucharest) |
M 3.9 | 112 km ENE from Piteşti |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 10:35 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 148 km NE from Piteşti |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 06:51 Bucharest) |
M 3.2 | 175 km NE from Piteşti |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 02:40 Bucharest) |
M 2.9 | 281 km ENE from Piteşti |
| 5 days ago (Mar 24 10:14 Bucharest) |
M 3.9 | 172 km NE from Piteşti |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 03:25 Bucharest) |
M 2.7 | 157 km ENE from Piteşti |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 06:07 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 134 km ENE from Piteşti |
| 11 days ago (Mar 18 22:01 Bucharest) |
M 2.6 | 288 km WNW from Piteşti |
| 13 days ago (Mar 17 07:33 Bucharest) |
M 3.1 | 209 km ENE from Piteşti |
| 14 days ago (Mar 16 04:32 Bucharest) |
M 3.3 | 226 km ENE from Piteşti |
| 14 days ago (Mar 15 13:42 Bucharest) |
M 3.0 | 158 km ENE from Piteşti |
| 15 days ago (Mar 14 19:46 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 161 km NE from Piteşti |
| 20 days ago (Mar 9 12:02 Bucharest) |
M 2.9 | 243 km ENE from Piteşti |
| 21 days ago (Mar 9 09:06 Bucharest) |
M 2.7 | 124 km ENE from Piteşti |
| 22 days ago (Mar 8 01:21 Bucharest) |
M 3.4 | 130 km ENE from Piteşti |
| 23 days ago (Mar 7 09:21 Bucharest) |
M 2.1 | 251 km WNW from Piteşti |
| 23 days ago (Mar 6 18:11 Bucharest) |
M 3.3 | 145 km ENE from Piteşti |
| 24 days ago (Mar 5 23:22 Bucharest) |
M 3.2 | 155 km NE from Piteşti |
| 25 days ago (Mar 4 18:27 Bucharest) |
M 2.5 | 179 km NE from Piteşti |
| 28 days ago (Mar 1 16:26 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 111 km ENE from Piteşti |
| 29 days ago (Mar 1 08:19 Bucharest) |
M 2.6 | 189 km ENE from Piteşti |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Arges
Arges Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 118 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Arges, 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 Arges in 2023. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Arges 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 Arges in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Arges 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 | 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 Arges
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Arges occurred on Sep 24, 2016 02:11 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 168 kilometers (104 mi) north-east of Piteşti, at a depth of 92 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Arges in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 156 kilometers (97 mi) north-east of Piteşti. It is the strongest earthquake near Arges 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 Arges, 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 Arges.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2016 02:11 (Bucharest) |
M 5.6 | 168 km NE from Piteşti |
| Dec 28, 2016 01:20 (Bucharest) |
M 5.6 | 162 km NE from Piteşti |
| Feb 14, 2023 15:16 (Bucharest) |
M 5.6 | 134 km W from Piteşti |
| Oct 28, 2018 03:38 (Bucharest) |
M 5.5 | 150 km NE from Piteşti |
| Sep 16, 2024 17:40 (Bucharest) |
M 5.2 | 136 km NE from Piteşti |
| Nov 3, 2022 06:50 (Bucharest) |
M 5.1 | 147 km ENE from Piteşti |
| Feb 13, 2023 16:58 (Bucharest) |
M 5.0 | 136 km WNW from Piteşti |
| Mar 20, 2023 16:02 (Bucharest) |
M 4.9 | 137 km W from Piteşti |
| Apr 25, 2020 01:04 (Bucharest) |
M 4.9 | 236 km ENE from Piteşti |
| Jan 31, 2020 03:26 (Bucharest) |
M 4.8 | 171 km NE from Piteşti |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Arges
Earthquakes by city in Arges
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Arges, Romania.
Use this regional Arges earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Curtea de Argeş and Mioveni.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Arges.
When was the last earthquake in Arges, Romania?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Arges on the morning of March 30, 2025 at 08:52 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 167km north-east of Piteşti at a depth of 93km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Arges, Romania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Arges, Romania?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Arges on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 156km north-east of Piteşti at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Arges since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Arges, Romania?
In the past 10 years, 118 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Arges. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 31 days.
