Latest earthquakes near Arges, Romania today

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List of latest earthquakes near Arges.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 4, 2024 01:21
(Bucharest)
M 3.2 174 km ENE
from Piteşti
Oct 30, 2024 11:07
(Bucharest)
M 2.3 287 km SSW
from Piteşti
Oct 25, 2024 18:13
(Bucharest)
M 2.9 179 km NE
from Piteşti
Oct 25, 2024 13:03
(Bucharest)
M 3.0 150 km ENE
from Piteşti
Oct 23, 2024 00:14
(Bucharest)
M 2.5 188 km NE
from Piteşti
Oct 21, 2024 12:32
(Bucharest)
M 2.6 153 km ENE
from Piteşti
Oct 21, 2024 04:07
(Bucharest)
M 2.0 300 km S
from Piteşti
Oct 19, 2024 17:04
(Bucharest)
M 2.9 148 km NE
from Piteşti
Oct 15, 2024 06:30
(Bucharest)
M 2.9 157 km ENE
from Piteşti
Oct 11, 2024 21:32
(Bucharest)
M 2.5 172 km NE
from Piteşti
Oct 10, 2024 16:56
(Bucharest)
M 2.8 186 km NE
from Piteşti
Oct 10, 2024 05:52
(Bucharest)
M 3.3 159 km ENE
from Piteşti
Oct 9, 2024 16:38
(Bucharest)
M 3.9 278 km WSW
from Piteşti
Oct 9, 2024 05:56
(Bucharest)
M 2.5 155 km ENE
from Piteşti
Oct 9, 2024 01:48
(Bucharest)
M 4.4 191 km ENE
from Piteşti
Oct 4, 2024 06:19
(Bucharest)
M 4.0 164 km ENE
from Piteşti
Oct 1, 2024 23:59
(Bucharest)
M 3.0 121 km NE
from Piteşti
Sep 29, 2024 18:35
(Bucharest)
M 3.0 253 km ENE
from Piteşti
Sep 29, 2024 15:23
(Bucharest)
M 3.5 166 km NE
from Piteşti
Sep 28, 2024 20:58
(Bucharest)
M 2.1 143 km NE
from Piteşti
Sep 28, 2024 02:13
(Bucharest)
M 2.7 157 km ENE
from Piteşti
Sep 26, 2024 05:21
(Bucharest)
M 2.6 267 km SW
from Piteşti
Sep 23, 2024 13:37
(Bucharest)
M 2.0 289 km SSW
from Piteşti
Sep 21, 2024 08:20
(Bucharest)
M 2.9 132 km ENE
from Piteşti
Sep 20, 2024 19:55
(Bucharest)
M 2.7 253 km ENE
from Piteşti

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Arges

Recent Arges Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Arges. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Arges and elsewhere.

Arges Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
13 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.2
Nov 4, 2024 01:21

Average

A total of 131 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 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Arges roughly every 27 days.

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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Arges with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Arges (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 123 93.89%
Mag. 5 8 6.11%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.6
On Nov 22, 2014 21:14.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Nov 10, 1940 03:39.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Arges occurred on Nov 22, 2014 21:14 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 213 kilometers (132 mi) north-east of Piteşti, at a depth of 32 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 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Arges.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 22, 2014 21:14
(Bucharest)
M 5.6 213 km NE
from Piteşti
Sep 24, 2016 02:11
(Bucharest)
M 5.6 168 km NE
from Piteşti
Feb 14, 2023 15:16
(Bucharest)
M 5.6 134 km W
from Piteşti
Dec 28, 2016 01:20
(Bucharest)
M 5.6 162 km NE
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

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 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Arges on the night of November 4, 2024 at 01:21 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 174km east-northeast of Piteşti at a depth of 136km 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, 131 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Arges. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 28 days.