Latest earthquakes near Piteşti, Arges today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Piteşti, Arges, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Piteşti? If an earthquake is happening right now near Piteşti (also known as Pitești), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 16 hours ago (Apr 2 01:29 Bucharest) |
M 2.9 | 211 km ENE from Piteşti |
| 2 days ago (Mar 31 07:25 Bucharest) |
M 3.6 | 154 km ENE from Piteşti |
| 2 days ago (Mar 31 03:18 Bucharest) |
M 2.5 | 150 km ENE from Piteşti |
| 3 days ago (Mar 30 15:41 Bucharest) |
M 2.7 | 231 km WSW from Piteşti |
| 3 days ago (Mar 30 08:52 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 167 km NE from Piteşti |
| 3 days ago (Mar 30 01:34 Bucharest) |
M 2.1 | 238 km W from Piteşti |
| 3 days ago (Mar 30 00:21 Bucharest) |
M 2.6 | 172 km NE from Piteşti |
| 3 days ago (Mar 29 19:03 Bucharest) |
M 3.0 | 138 km NE from Piteşti |
| 4 days ago (Mar 28 23:13 Bucharest) |
M 3.9 | 112 km ENE from Piteşti |
| 5 days ago (Mar 28 10:35 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 148 km NE from Piteşti |
| 5 days ago (Mar 28 06:51 Bucharest) |
M 3.2 | 175 km NE from Piteşti |
| 5 days ago (Mar 28 02:40 Bucharest) |
M 2.9 | 281 km ENE from Piteşti |
| 9 days ago (Mar 24 10:14 Bucharest) |
M 3.9 | 172 km NE from Piteşti |
| 12 days ago (Mar 21 03:25 Bucharest) |
M 2.7 | 157 km ENE from Piteşti |
| 13 days ago (Mar 20 06:07 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 134 km ENE from Piteşti |
| 14 days ago (Mar 18 22:01 Bucharest) |
M 2.6 | 288 km WNW from Piteşti |
| 16 days ago (Mar 17 07:33 Bucharest) |
M 3.1 | 209 km ENE from Piteşti |
| 17 days ago (Mar 16 04:32 Bucharest) |
M 3.3 | 226 km ENE from Piteşti |
| 18 days ago (Mar 15 13:42 Bucharest) |
M 3.0 | 158 km ENE from Piteşti |
| 18 days ago (Mar 14 19:46 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 161 km NE from Piteşti |
| 24 days ago (Mar 9 12:02 Bucharest) |
M 2.9 | 243 km ENE from Piteşti |
| 24 days ago (Mar 9 09:06 Bucharest) |
M 2.7 | 124 km ENE from Piteşti |
| 25 days ago (Mar 8 01:21 Bucharest) |
M 3.4 | 130 km ENE from Piteşti |
| 26 days ago (Mar 7 09:21 Bucharest) |
M 2.1 | 251 km WNW from Piteşti |
| 26 days ago (Mar 6 18:11 Bucharest) |
M 3.3 | 145 km ENE from Piteşti |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Piteşti
Piteşti Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 118 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Piteşti, Arges 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 Piteşti in 2023. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Piteşti 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 Piteşti in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Piteşti 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 Piteşti
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Piteşti 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 Piteşti 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 Piteşti 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 Piteşti, Arges 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 Piteşti.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Piteşti
Nearest earthquakes from Piteşti
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Piteşti, Arges. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2022 20:55 (Bucharest) |
M 4.1 | 53 km ENE from Piteşti |
| Mar 19, 2020 13:51 (Bucharest) |
M 4.3 | 65 km NE from Piteşti |
| Dec 29, 2015 20:56 (Bucharest) |
M 4.3 | 80 km NW from Piteşti |
| Sep 8, 2019 02:22 (Bucharest) |
M 4.1 | 118 km ENE from Piteşti |
| Jul 16, 2022 10:39 (Bucharest) |
M 4.0 | 126 km WNW from Piteşti |
| Sep 3, 2019 14:52 (Bucharest) |
M 4.6 | 129 km NE from Piteşti |
| Aug 11, 2021 12:31 (Bucharest) |
M 4.2 | 128 km ENE from Piteşti |
| Aug 21, 2023 00:39 (Bucharest) |
M 4.3 | 130 km W from Piteşti |
| Jun 20, 2023 01:45 (Bucharest) |
M 4.1 | 131 km ENE from Piteşti |
| Feb 8, 2017 17:08 (Bucharest) |
M 4.7 | 132 km NE from Piteşti |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Piteşti
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Piteşti.
When was the last earthquake in Piteşti, Arges?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Piteşti on the night of April 2, 2025 at 01:29 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 211km east-northeast of Piteşti at a depth of 34km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Piteşti, Arges in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Piteşti, Arges?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Piteşti 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 Piteşti since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Piteşti, Arges?
In the past 10 years, 118 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Piteşti. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 31 days.
