Latest earthquakes near Braşov, Brașov today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Braşov, Brașov, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Braşov? If an earthquake is happening right now near Braşov (also known as Brașov), it will show up within minutes.
Braşov Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 121 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Braşov, Brașov 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 Braşov roughly every 30 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Braşov in 2023. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Braşov 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 Braşov in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Braşov 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 | 114 | 94.21% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.79% |
| 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 Braşov
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Braşov occurred on Feb 14, 2023 15:16 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 198 kilometers (123 mi) west-southwest of Braşov, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Braşov in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 64 kilometers (40 mi) west-southwest of Braşov. It is the strongest earthquake near Braşov 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 Braşov, Brașov 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 Braşov.
Nearest earthquakes from Braşov
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Braşov, Brașov. 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 Braşov.
When was the last earthquake in Braşov, Brașov?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Braşov on the night of May 6, 2024 at 02:11 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 63km east of Braşov at a depth of 115km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Braşov, Brașov in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Braşov, Brașov?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Braşov 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 Braşov since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Braşov, Brașov?
In the past 10 years, 121 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Braşov. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 30 days.
