Latest earthquakes near Dolj, Romania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dolj, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dolj? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dolj (also known as Județul Dolj), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Dolj Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Dolj. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Dolj and elsewhere.
Sep 16, 2024 05:40PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Monday Afternoon near Braşov in Romania.
Dolj Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 137 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dolj, Romania in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Dolj roughly every 26 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dolj in 2023. A total of 29 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dolj 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 Dolj in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Dolj 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 | 130 | 94.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.11% |
| 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 Dolj
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dolj occurred on Dec 28, 2016 01:20 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 265 kilometers (165 mi) north-east of Craiova, at a depth of 97 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dolj in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 259 kilometers (161 mi) north-east of Craiova. It is the strongest earthquake near Dolj 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 Dolj, 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 Dolj.
Earthquakes by city in Dolj
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Dolj, Romania.
Use this regional Dolj earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Băileşti, Filiaşi and Calafat.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Dolj.
When was the last earthquake in Dolj, Romania?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Dolj on the night of December 3, 2024 at 04:58 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 295km south of Craiova at a depth of 17km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dolj, Romania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dolj, Romania?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Dolj on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 259km north-east of Craiova at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dolj since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dolj, Romania?
In the past 10 years, 137 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dolj. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 27 days.
