Latest earthquakes near Dolj, Romania today

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List of latest earthquakes near Dolj.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Oct 10, 2024 05:52
(Bucharest)
M 3.4 260 km NE
from Craiova
Oct 10, 2024 05:43
(Bucharest)
M 2.5 267 km SSW
from Craiova
Oct 9, 2024 16:38
(Bucharest)
M 3.9 178 km WSW
from Craiova
Oct 9, 2024 05:56
(Bucharest)
M 2.5 258 km ENE
from Craiova
Oct 9, 2024 01:48
(Bucharest)
M 4.4 291 km ENE
from Craiova
Oct 4, 2024 06:19
(Bucharest)
M 4.0 267 km NE
from Craiova
Oct 1, 2024 23:59
(Bucharest)
M 3.0 224 km NE
from Craiova
Oct 1, 2024 01:57
(Bucharest)
M 2.2 244 km WSW
from Craiova
Sep 30, 2024 22:28
(Bucharest)
M 3.0 291 km SSW
from Craiova
Sep 29, 2024 15:23
(Bucharest)
M 3.5 269 km NE
from Craiova
Sep 28, 2024 20:58
(Bucharest)
M 2.1 246 km NE
from Craiova
Sep 28, 2024 02:13
(Bucharest)
M 2.7 260 km NE
from Craiova
Sep 26, 2024 05:21
(Bucharest)
M 2.6 174 km SSW
from Craiova
Sep 23, 2024 18:48
(Bucharest)
M 2.5 248 km WSW
from Craiova
Sep 23, 2024 13:37
(Bucharest)
M 2.0 216 km S
from Craiova
Sep 21, 2024 12:22
(Bucharest)
M 2.4 272 km SSW
from Craiova
Sep 21, 2024 08:20
(Bucharest)
M 2.9 235 km ENE
from Craiova
Sep 16, 2024 17:40
(Bucharest)
M 5.2 239 km NE
from Craiova
Sep 14, 2024 18:06
(Bucharest)
M 3.3 236 km NE
from Craiova
Sep 10, 2024 22:14
(Bucharest)
M 3.2 251 km NE
from Craiova
Sep 7, 2024 22:07
(Bucharest)
M 2.1 292 km S
from Craiova
Sep 7, 2024 11:35
(Bucharest)
M 2.4 110 km NW
from Craiova
Sep 7, 2024 09:12
(Bucharest)
M 2.8 292 km S
from Craiova
Sep 7, 2024 09:06
(Bucharest)
M 3.8 106 km NNW
from Craiova
Sep 5, 2024 15:11
(Bucharest)
M 2.9 284 km NE
from Craiova

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Dolj

Recent Dolj Earthquake News

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Dolj Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
13 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.4
Oct 10, 2024 05:52

Average

A total of 138 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Dolj with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Dolj (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 131 94.93%
Mag. 5 7 5.07%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.6
On Feb 14, 2023 15:16.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Nov 10, 1940 03:39.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dolj occurred on Feb 14, 2023 15:16 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 99 kilometers (62 mi) north-northwest of Craiova, at a depth of 10 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-northwest 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Dolj.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Feb 14, 2023 15:16
(Bucharest)
M 5.6 99 km NNW
from Craiova
Sep 24, 2016 02:11
(Bucharest)
M 5.6 271 km NE
from Craiova
Dec 28, 2016 01:20
(Bucharest)
M 5.6 265 km NE
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 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Dolj on the night of October 10, 2024 at 05:52 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 260km north-east of Craiova at a depth of 140km 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, 138 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 26 days.