Latest earthquakes near Galați, Romania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Galați, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Galați? If an earthquake is happening right now near Galați, it will show up within minutes.
Galați Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 96 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Galați, Romania in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 9 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Galați in 2022. A total of 13 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Galați that year. The strongest had a 5.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Galați in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Galați 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 | 91 | 94.79% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 5.21% |
| 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 Galați
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Galați occurred on Sep 24, 2016 02:11 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 117 kilometers (73 mi) west-northwest of Galaţi, at a depth of 92 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Galați in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 130 kilometers (81 mi) west-northwest of Galaţi. It is the strongest earthquake near Galați in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Galați, 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 Galați.
Earthquakes by city in Galați
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Galați, Romania.
Use this regional Galați earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Tecuci.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Galați.
When was the last earthquake in Galați, Romania?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Galați on the evening of January 3, 2026 at 19:55 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 131km west of Galaţi at a depth of 148km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Galați, Romania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Galați, Romania?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Galați on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 130km west-northwest of Galaţi at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Galați since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Galați, Romania?
In the past 10 years, 96 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Galați. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 38 days.
