Latest earthquakes near Târgovişte, Dâmbovița today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Târgovişte, Dâmbovița, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Târgovişte? If an earthquake is happening right now near Târgovişte (also known as Târgoviște), it will show up within minutes.
Târgovişte Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 114 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Târgovişte, Dâmbovița 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 Târgovişte in 2023. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Târgovişte 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 Târgovişte in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Târgovişte 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 | 107 | 93.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 6.14% |
| 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 Târgovişte
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Târgovişte occurred on Feb 14, 2023 15:16 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 178 kilometers (111 mi) west of Târgovişte, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Târgovişte in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 116 kilometers (72 mi) west of Târgovişte. It is the strongest earthquake near Târgovişte in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Târgovişte, Dâmbovița 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 Târgovişte.
Nearest earthquakes from Târgovişte
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Târgovişte, Dâmbovița. 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 Târgovişte.
When was the last earthquake in Târgovişte, Dâmbovița?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Târgovişte on the night of February 15, 2026 at 01:54 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 131km north-east of Târgovişte at a depth of 140km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Târgovişte, Dâmbovița in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Târgovişte, Dâmbovița?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Târgovişte 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 Târgovişte since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Târgovişte, Dâmbovița?
In the past 10 years, 114 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Târgovişte. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 32 days.
