Latest earthquakes near Craiova, Dolj today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Craiova, Dolj, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Craiova? If an earthquake is happening right now near Craiova, it will show up within minutes.
Craiova Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 128 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Craiova, Dolj 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 Craiova roughly every 28 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Craiova in 2023. A total of 29 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Craiova 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 Craiova in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Craiova 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 | 121 | 94.53% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.47% |
| 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 Craiova
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Craiova 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 Craiova 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 Craiova 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 Craiova, Dolj 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 Craiova.
Nearest earthquakes from Craiova
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Craiova, Dolj. 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 Craiova.
When was the last earthquake in Craiova, Dolj?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Craiova on the evening of February 4, 2025 at 18:06 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 278km north-east of Craiova at a depth of 90km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Craiova, Dolj in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Craiova, Dolj?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Craiova 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 Craiova since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Craiova, Dolj?
In the past 10 years, 128 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Craiova. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
