Latest earthquakes near Brașov, Romania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Brașov, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Brașov? If an earthquake is happening right now near Brașov, it will show up within minutes.
Brașov Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 115 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Brașov, 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 Brașov in 2023. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Brașov 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 Brașov in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Brașov 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 | 108 | 93.91% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 6.09% |
| 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 Brașov
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Brașov occurred on Dec 28, 2016 01:20 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 72 kilometers (45 mi) east of Braşov, at a depth of 97 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Brașov in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 64 kilometers (40 mi) east of Braşov. It is the strongest earthquake near Brașov 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 Brașov, 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 Brașov.
Earthquakes by city in Brașov
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Brașov, Romania.
Use this regional Brașov earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Făgăraș, Săcele, Zărnești, Codlea and Râşnov.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Brașov.
When was the last earthquake in Brașov, Romania?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Brașov on the night of January 21, 2025 at 00:02 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 190km south-east of Braşov at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Brașov, Romania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Brașov, Romania?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Brașov on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 64km east of Braşov at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Brașov since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Brașov, Romania?
In the past 10 years, 115 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Brașov. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 32 days.
