Latest earthquakes near Craiova, Dolj today

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List of latest earthquakes near Craiova.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 1, 2024 12:46
(Bucharest)
M 2.0 268 km S
from Craiova
Oct 30, 2024 11:07
(Bucharest)
M 2.3 217 km S
from Craiova
Oct 25, 2024 18:13
(Bucharest)
M 2.9 282 km NE
from Craiova
Oct 25, 2024 13:03
(Bucharest)
M 3.0 253 km NE
from Craiova
Oct 23, 2024 00:14
(Bucharest)
M 2.5 291 km NE
from Craiova
Oct 21, 2024 12:32
(Bucharest)
M 2.6 257 km NE
from Craiova
Oct 21, 2024 04:07
(Bucharest)
M 2.0 242 km S
from Craiova
Oct 20, 2024 16:00
(Bucharest)
M 2.0 270 km S
from Craiova
Oct 19, 2024 17:04
(Bucharest)
M 2.9 252 km NE
from Craiova
Oct 15, 2024 06:30
(Bucharest)
M 2.9 260 km ENE
from Craiova
Oct 13, 2024 21:46
(Bucharest)
M 3.6 241 km SW
from Craiova
Oct 13, 2024 09:27
(Bucharest)
M 3.0 241 km SW
from Craiova
Oct 13, 2024 05:48
(Bucharest)
M 3.7 242 km SW
from Craiova
Oct 11, 2024 21:32
(Bucharest)
M 2.5 275 km NE
from Craiova
Oct 10, 2024 16:56
(Bucharest)
M 2.8 289 km NE
from Craiova
Oct 10, 2024 05:52
(Bucharest)
M 3.3 263 km NE
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 4.4 293 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

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Craiova

Recent Craiova Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Craiova. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Craiova and elsewhere.

Craiova Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
13 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2
Nov 1, 2024 12:46

Average

A total of 136 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 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Craiova roughly every 26 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.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Craiova (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 129 94.85%
Mag. 5 7 5.15%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.6
On Dec 28, 2016 01:20.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Nov 10, 1940 03:39.

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 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Craiova.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 28, 2016 01:20
(Bucharest)
M 5.6 265 km NE
from Craiova
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
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
Jun 6, 2023 20:26
(Bucharest)
M 4.7 270 km NW
from Craiova

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Craiova.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jul 16, 2022 10:39
(Bucharest)
M 4.0 96 km NNW
from Craiova
Aug 21, 2023 00:39
(Bucharest)
M 4.3 96 km NNW
from Craiova
Mar 20, 2023 16:02
(Bucharest)
M 4.9 98 km NNW
from Craiova
Feb 14, 2023 15:16
(Bucharest)
M 5.6 99 km NNW
from Craiova
Feb 22, 2023 08:25
(Bucharest)
M 4.0 99 km NW
from Craiova
Feb 16, 2023 03:07
(Bucharest)
M 4.4 101 km NNW
from Craiova
Jul 18, 2023 23:30
(Bucharest)
M 4.0 101 km NW
from Craiova
Feb 13, 2023 16:58
(Bucharest)
M 5.0 103 km NNW
from Craiova
Feb 17, 2023 11:11
(Bucharest)
M 4.5 102 km NW
from Craiova
Nov 10, 2023 19:48
(Bucharest)
M 4.2 108 km NNW
from Craiova

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Craiova

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Craiova.

When was the last earthquake in Craiova, Dolj?

A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Craiova on the afternoon of November 1, 2024 at 12:46 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 268km south of Craiova at a depth of 19km 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, 136 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Craiova. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 27 days.