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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7 hours ago (Mar 30 01:34 Bucharest) |
M 2.1 | 168 km WNW from Craiova |
| 8 hours ago (Mar 30 00:21 Bucharest) |
M 2.6 | 275 km NE from Craiova |
| 13 hours ago (Mar 29 19:03 Bucharest) |
M 3.0 | 241 km NE from Craiova |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 23:13 Bucharest) |
M 3.9 | 215 km ENE from Craiova |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 10:35 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 251 km NE from Craiova |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 06:51 Bucharest) |
M 3.2 | 279 km NE from Craiova |
| 5 days ago (Mar 24 10:14 Bucharest) |
M 3.9 | 275 km NE from Craiova |
| 8 days ago (Mar 21 09:20 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 251 km WSW from Craiova |
| 8 days ago (Mar 21 09:18 Bucharest) |
M 2.6 | 253 km WSW from Craiova |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 03:25 Bucharest) |
M 2.7 | 260 km NE from Craiova |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 06:07 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 236 km ENE from Craiova |
| 11 days ago (Mar 18 22:01 Bucharest) |
M 2.6 | 234 km WNW from Craiova |
| 14 days ago (Mar 15 13:42 Bucharest) |
M 3.0 | 261 km NE from Craiova |
| 15 days ago (Mar 14 19:46 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 264 km NE from Craiova |
| 20 days ago (Mar 10 04:59 Bucharest) |
M 3.3 | 267 km S from Craiova |
| 20 days ago (Mar 9 09:06 Bucharest) |
M 2.7 | 227 km ENE from Craiova |
| 22 days ago (Mar 8 01:21 Bucharest) |
M 3.4 | 233 km ENE from Craiova |
| 22 days ago (Mar 7 09:21 Bucharest) |
M 2.1 | 226 km NW from Craiova |
| 23 days ago (Mar 7 02:34 Bucharest) |
M 2.7 | 298 km W from Craiova |
| 23 days ago (Mar 6 18:11 Bucharest) |
M 3.3 | 248 km NE from Craiova |
| 24 days ago (Mar 5 23:22 Bucharest) |
M 3.2 | 258 km NE from Craiova |
| 25 days ago (Mar 4 18:27 Bucharest) |
M 2.5 | 283 km NE from Craiova |
| 28 days ago (Mar 1 16:26 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 214 km ENE from Craiova |
| 29 days ago (Mar 1 08:19 Bucharest) |
M 2.6 | 292 km ENE from Craiova |
| 29 days ago (Feb 28 22:17 Bucharest) |
M 3.4 | 276 km NE from Craiova |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Dolj
Dolj Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 125 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 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Dolj roughly every 29 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 | 118 | 94.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.6% |
| 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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2016 01:20 (Bucharest) |
M 5.6 | 265 km NE from Craiova |
| Sep 24, 2016 02:11 (Bucharest) |
M 5.6 | 271 km NE from Craiova |
| Feb 14, 2023 15:16 (Bucharest) |
M 5.6 | 99 km NNW from Craiova |
| Oct 28, 2018 03:38 (Bucharest) |
M 5.5 | 253 km NE from Craiova |
| Sep 16, 2024 17:40 (Bucharest) |
M 5.2 | 239 km NE from Craiova |
| Nov 3, 2022 06:50 (Bucharest) |
M 5.1 | 250 km ENE from Craiova |
| Feb 13, 2023 16:58 (Bucharest) |
M 5.0 | 103 km NNW from Craiova |
| Mar 20, 2023 16:02 (Bucharest) |
M 4.9 | 98 km NNW from Craiova |
| Jan 31, 2020 03:26 (Bucharest) |
M 4.8 | 274 km NE from Craiova |
| Mar 14, 2018 12:24 (Bucharest) |
M 4.7 | 267 km NE from Craiova |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Dolj on the night of March 30, 2025 at 01:34 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 168km west-northwest of Craiova at a depth of 2km 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, 125 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dolj. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
