Latest earthquakes near Constanța, Romania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Constanța, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Constanța? If an earthquake is happening right now near Constanța (also known as Constanţa), it will show up within minutes.
Constanța Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 108 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Constanța, Romania in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Constanța in 2015. A total of 20 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Constanța that year. The strongest had a 4.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Constanța in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Constanța 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 | 102 | 94.44% |
| Mag. 5 | 6 | 5.56% |
| 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 Constanța
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Constanța occurred on Dec 28, 2016 01:20 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 238 kilometers (148 mi) north-west of Constanţa, at a depth of 97 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Constanța in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 244 kilometers (152 mi) north-west of Constanţa. It is the strongest earthquake near Constanța 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 Constanța, 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 Constanța.
Earthquakes by city in Constanța
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Constanța, Romania.
Use this regional Constanța earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Medgidia, Mangalia, Năvodari and Cernavodă.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Constanța.
When was the last earthquake in Constanța, Romania?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Constanța on the night of January 21, 2025 at 00:02 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 103km west-northwest of Constanţa at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Constanța, Romania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Constanța, Romania?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Constanța on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 244km northwest of Constanţa at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Constanța since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Constanța, Romania?
In the past 10 years, 108 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Constanța. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 34 days.
