Latest earthquakes near Galaţi, Galați today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Galaţi, Galați, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Galaţi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Galaţi (also known as Galați), it will show up within minutes.
Galaţi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 104 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Galaţi, Galați in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Galaţi in 2015. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Galaţi that year. The strongest had a 4.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Galaţi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Galaţi 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 | 99 | 95.19% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 4.81% |
| 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 Galaţi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Galaţi 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 Galaţi 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 Galaţi 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 Galaţi, Galați 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 Galaţi.
Nearest earthquakes from Galaţi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Galaţi, Galați. 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 Galaţi.
When was the last earthquake in Galaţi, Galați?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Galaţi on the evening of May 5, 2024 at 19:07 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 10km south-southwest of Galaţi at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Galaţi, Galați in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Galaţi, Galați?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Galaţi 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 Galaţi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Galaţi, Galați?
In the past 10 years, 104 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Galaţi. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 35 days.
