Latest earthquakes near Bucharest, București today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bucharest, București, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bucharest? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bucharest (also known as București), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 10:14 Bucharest) |
M 3.9 | 149 km NNE from Bucharest |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 03:25 Bucharest) |
M 2.7 | 135 km NNE from Bucharest |
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 06:07 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 110 km N from Bucharest |
| 10 days ago (Mar 17 07:33 Bucharest) |
M 3.1 | 174 km NNE from Bucharest |
| 11 days ago (Mar 16 04:32 Bucharest) |
M 3.3 | 176 km NE from Bucharest |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 13:42 Bucharest) |
M 3.0 | 137 km NNE from Bucharest |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 19:46 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 142 km NNE from Bucharest |
| 17 days ago (Mar 9 12:02 Bucharest) |
M 2.9 | 188 km NE from Bucharest |
| 18 days ago (Mar 9 09:06 Bucharest) |
M 2.7 | 107 km N from Bucharest |
| 19 days ago (Mar 8 01:21 Bucharest) |
M 3.4 | 115 km N from Bucharest |
| 20 days ago (Mar 6 18:11 Bucharest) |
M 3.3 | 127 km N from Bucharest |
| 20 days ago (Mar 6 13:04 Bucharest) |
M 2.0 | 254 km SSE from Bucharest |
| 21 days ago (Mar 5 23:22 Bucharest) |
M 3.2 | 135 km NNE from Bucharest |
| 22 days ago (Mar 4 18:27 Bucharest) |
M 2.5 | 155 km NNE from Bucharest |
| 25 days ago (Mar 1 16:26 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 96 km N from Bucharest |
| 26 days ago (Mar 1 08:19 Bucharest) |
M 2.6 | 153 km NNE from Bucharest |
| 26 days ago (Feb 28 22:17 Bucharest) |
M 3.4 | 154 km NNE from Bucharest |
| 27 days ago (Feb 27 14:59 Bucharest) |
M 3.1 | 108 km N from Bucharest |
| 30 days ago (Feb 25 04:33 Bucharest) |
M 2.9 | 127 km NNE from Bucharest |
| 30 days ago (Feb 25 03:27 Bucharest) |
M 2.9 | 153 km NNE from Bucharest |
| 30 days ago (Feb 25 03:21 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 149 km NNE from Bucharest |
| 33 days ago (Feb 22 05:45 Bucharest) |
M 3.1 | 138 km NNE from Bucharest |
| 33 days ago (Feb 21 16:39 Bucharest) |
M 2.7 | 295 km SSW from Bucharest |
| 38 days ago (Feb 16 18:52 Bucharest) |
M 3.1 | 161 km NNE from Bucharest |
| 39 days ago (Feb 16 06:59 Bucharest) |
M 3.0 | 118 km N from Bucharest |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Bucharest
Bucharest Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 120 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bucharest, București in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bucharest in 2023. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bucharest 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 Bucharest in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Bucharest 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 | 113 | 94.17% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.83% |
| 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 Bucharest
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bucharest occurred on Sep 24, 2016 02:11 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 149 kilometers (93 mi) north-northeast of Bucharest, at a depth of 92 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bucharest in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 145 kilometers (90 mi) north-northeast of Bucharest. It is the strongest earthquake near Bucharest 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 Bucharest, București 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 Bucharest.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2016 02:11 (Bucharest) |
M 5.6 | 149 km NNE from Bucharest |
| Feb 14, 2023 15:16 (Bucharest) |
M 5.6 | 241 km WNW from Bucharest |
| Dec 28, 2016 01:20 (Bucharest) |
M 5.6 | 146 km NNE from Bucharest |
| Oct 28, 2018 03:38 (Bucharest) |
M 5.5 | 138 km N from Bucharest |
| Sep 16, 2024 17:40 (Bucharest) |
M 5.2 | 127 km N from Bucharest |
| Nov 3, 2022 06:50 (Bucharest) |
M 5.1 | 124 km NNE from Bucharest |
| Feb 13, 2023 16:58 (Bucharest) |
M 5.0 | 243 km WNW from Bucharest |
| Apr 25, 2020 01:04 (Bucharest) |
M 4.9 | 197 km NNE from Bucharest |
| Mar 20, 2023 16:02 (Bucharest) |
M 4.9 | 244 km WNW from Bucharest |
| Jan 31, 2020 03:26 (Bucharest) |
M 4.8 | 152 km NNE from Bucharest |
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Nearest earthquakes from Bucharest
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bucharest, București. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 5, 2024 23:50 (Bucharest) |
M 4.0 | 73 km ENE from Bucharest |
| Sep 18, 2022 20:55 (Bucharest) |
M 4.1 | 90 km NW from Bucharest |
| Sep 8, 2019 02:22 (Bucharest) |
M 4.1 | 109 km N from Bucharest |
| Mar 19, 2020 13:51 (Bucharest) |
M 4.3 | 112 km NNW from Bucharest |
| Aug 11, 2021 12:31 (Bucharest) |
M 4.2 | 115 km N from Bucharest |
| Nov 24, 2024 07:16 (Bucharest) |
M 4.1 | 115 km N from Bucharest |
| Feb 6, 2023 03:26 (Bucharest) |
M 4.6 | 114 km NNE from Bucharest |
| Mar 11, 2023 14:09 (Bucharest) |
M 4.1 | 116 km N from Bucharest |
| Jun 20, 2023 01:45 (Bucharest) |
M 4.1 | 117 km N from Bucharest |
| Oct 25, 2023 09:25 (Bucharest) |
M 4.4 | 119 km N from Bucharest |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Bucharest
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bucharest.
When was the last earthquake in Bucharest, București?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Bucharest on the morning of March 24, 2025 at 10:14 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 149km north-northeast of Bucharest at a depth of 129km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bucharest, București in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bucharest, București?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Bucharest on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 145km north of Bucharest at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bucharest since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bucharest, București?
In the past 10 years, 120 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bucharest. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 30 days.
