Latest earthquakes near Galaţi, Galați today

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List of latest earthquakes near Galaţi.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 25, 2024 18:13
(Bucharest)
M 2.9 117 km WNW
from Galaţi
Oct 25, 2024 13:03
(Bucharest)
M 3.0 123 km W
from Galaţi
Oct 23, 2024 00:14
(Bucharest)
M 2.5 102 km WNW
from Galaţi
Oct 21, 2024 12:32
(Bucharest)
M 2.6 120 km W
from Galaţi
Oct 19, 2024 17:04
(Bucharest)
M 2.9 129 km W
from Galaţi
Oct 15, 2024 06:30
(Bucharest)
M 2.9 113 km W
from Galaţi
Oct 11, 2024 21:32
(Bucharest)
M 2.5 116 km WNW
from Galaţi
Oct 10, 2024 16:56
(Bucharest)
M 2.8 102 km WNW
from Galaţi
Oct 10, 2024 05:52
(Bucharest)
M 3.3 117 km W
from Galaţi
Oct 9, 2024 05:56
(Bucharest)
M 2.5 116 km W
from Galaţi
Oct 9, 2024 01:48
(Bucharest)
M 4.4 71 km W
from Galaţi
Oct 4, 2024 06:19
(Bucharest)
M 4.0 114 km WNW
from Galaţi
Oct 1, 2024 23:59
(Bucharest)
M 3.0 148 km W
from Galaţi
Sep 29, 2024 18:35
(Bucharest)
M 3.0 10 km SSW
from Galaţi
Sep 29, 2024 15:23
(Bucharest)
M 3.5 115 km WNW
from Galaţi
Sep 28, 2024 20:58
(Bucharest)
M 2.1 130 km W
from Galaţi
Sep 28, 2024 02:13
(Bucharest)
M 2.7 118 km W
from Galaţi
Sep 21, 2024 08:20
(Bucharest)
M 2.9 132 km W
from Galaţi
Sep 20, 2024 19:55
(Bucharest)
M 2.7 15 km NW
from Galaţi
Sep 16, 2024 17:40
(Bucharest)
M 5.2 140 km W
from Galaţi
Sep 14, 2024 18:06
(Bucharest)
M 3.3 136 km W
from Galaţi
Sep 10, 2024 22:14
(Bucharest)
M 3.2 126 km W
from Galaţi
Sep 5, 2024 15:11
(Bucharest)
M 2.9 106 km WNW
from Galaţi
Sep 3, 2024 19:50
(Bucharest)
M 3.1 126 km W
from Galaţi
Sep 1, 2024 14:01
(Bucharest)
M 2.9 102 km WNW
from Galaţi

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Recent Galaţi Earthquake News

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

Galaţi Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
10 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.9
Oct 25, 2024 18:13

Average

A total of 108 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.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Galaţi (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 102 94.44%
Mag. 5 6 5.56%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.6
On Sep 24, 2016 02:11.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Nov 10, 1940 03:39.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Galaţi.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Sep 24, 2016 02:11
(Bucharest)
M 5.6 117 km WNW
from Galaţi
Nov 22, 2014 21:14
(Bucharest)
M 5.6 87 km NW
from Galaţi
Dec 28, 2016 01:20
(Bucharest)
M 5.6 122 km WNW
from Galaţi
Oct 28, 2018 03:38
(Bucharest)
M 5.5 131 km W
from Galaţi
Sep 16, 2024 17:40
(Bucharest)
M 5.2 140 km W
from Galaţi
Nov 3, 2022 06:50
(Bucharest)
M 5.1 122 km W
from Galaţi
Apr 25, 2020 01:04
(Bucharest)
M 4.9 68 km NW
from Galaţi
Jan 31, 2020 03:26
(Bucharest)
M 4.8 114 km WNW
from Galaţi
Aug 2, 2017 05:32
(Bucharest)
M 4.7 130 km W
from Galaţi
Mar 14, 2018 12:24
(Bucharest)
M 4.7 117 km WNW
from Galaţi

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Galaţi.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Aug 16, 2017 18:16
(Bucharest)
M 4.3 12 km NW
from Galaţi
Apr 25, 2020 01:04
(Bucharest)
M 4.9 68 km NW
from Galaţi
Oct 9, 2024 01:48
(Bucharest)
M 4.4 71 km W
from Galaţi
Jan 12, 2015 08:08
(Bucharest)
M 4.2 79 km W
from Galaţi
Dec 7, 2014 23:04
(Bucharest)
M 4.6 86 km NW
from Galaţi
Jan 20, 2015 01:53
(Bucharest)
M 4.0 85 km NW
from Galaţi
Nov 22, 2014 21:14
(Bucharest)
M 5.6 87 km NW
from Galaţi
Mar 1, 2016 13:06
(Bucharest)
M 4.3 93 km WNW
from Galaţi
Oct 7, 2015 12:25
(Bucharest)
M 4.4 96 km WNW
from Galaţi
Jun 30, 2015 01:20
(Bucharest)
M 4.3 95 km NW
from Galaţi

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Galaţi

Frequently Asked Questions

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

When was the last earthquake in Galaţi, Galați?

A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Galaţi on the evening of October 25, 2024 at 18:13 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 117km west-northwest of Galaţi at a depth of 79km 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, 108 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Galaţi. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 34 days.