Latest earthquakes near Cluj, Romania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cluj, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cluj? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cluj, it will show up within minutes.
Cluj Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 127 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cluj, Romania 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 Cluj roughly every 28 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cluj in 2023. A total of 29 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cluj 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 Cluj in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Cluj 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 | 119 | 93.7% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 6.3% |
| 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 Cluj
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cluj occurred on Dec 28, 2016 01:20 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 254 kilometers (158 mi) east-southeast of Cluj-Napoca, at a depth of 97 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cluj in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 247 kilometers (153 mi) east-southeast of Cluj-Napoca. It is the strongest earthquake near Cluj 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 Cluj, 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 Cluj.
Earthquakes by city in Cluj
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Cluj, Romania.
Use this regional Cluj earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Turda, Dej, Câmpia Turzii and Gherla.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Cluj.
When was the last earthquake in Cluj, Romania?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Cluj on the night of May 6, 2024 at 02:11 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 252km east-southeast of Cluj-Napoca at a depth of 115km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cluj, Romania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cluj, Romania?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Cluj on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 247km east-southeast of Cluj-Napoca at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cluj since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cluj, Romania?
In the past 10 years, 127 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cluj. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
