Latest earthquakes near Dâmbovița, Romania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dâmbovița, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dâmbovița? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dâmbovița, it will show up within minutes.
Dâmbovița Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 115 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dâmbovița, 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 Dâmbovița in 2023. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dâmbovița 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 Dâmbovița in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Dâmbovița 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 Dâmbovița
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dâmbovița occurred on Dec 28, 2016 01:20 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 121 kilometers (75 mi) north-east of Târgovişte, at a depth of 97 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dâmbovița in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 116 kilometers (72 mi) north-east of Târgovişte. It is the strongest earthquake near Dâmbovița 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 Dâmbovița, 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 Dâmbovița.
Earthquakes by city in Dâmbovița
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Dâmbovița, Romania.
Use this regional Dâmbovița earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Moreni and Găeşti.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Dâmbovița.
When was the last earthquake in Dâmbovița, Romania?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Dâmbovița on the night of March 21, 2025 at 03:25 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 114km north-east of Târgovişte at a depth of 135km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dâmbovița, Romania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dâmbovița, Romania?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Dâmbovița on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 116km north-east of Târgovişte at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dâmbovița since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dâmbovița, Romania?
In the past 10 years, 115 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dâmbovița. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 32 days.
