Latest earthquakes near Piteşti, Arges today
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Piteşti Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 130 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 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Piteşti roughly every 28 days.
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 | 123 | 94.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.38% |
| 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 Feb 14, 2023 15:16 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 134 kilometers (83 mi) west of Piteşti, at a depth of 10 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) west of Piteşti. It is the strongest earthquake near Piteşti 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 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.
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.
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 May 19, 2024 at 02:43 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 166km north-east of Piteşti at a depth of 120km 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, 130 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Piteşti. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 28 days.
