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.
Arges Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 129 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 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Arges roughly every 28 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.
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 | 122 | 94.57% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.43% |
| 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 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.
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 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Arges on the evening of May 5, 2024 at 19:07 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 253km east-northeast of Piteşti at a depth of 10km 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, 129 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.
