Latest earthquakes near Giurgiu today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Giurgiu, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Giurgiu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Giurgiu, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Giurgiu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Giurgiu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Giurgiu and elsewhere.
Sep 16, 2024 05:40PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Monday Afternoon near Braşov in Romania.
Giurgiu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 131 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Giurgiu 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 Giurgiu roughly every 27 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Giurgiu in 2023. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Giurgiu 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 Giurgiu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Giurgiu 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 | 124 | 94.66% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.34% |
| 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 Giurgiu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Giurgiu occurred on Sep 24, 2016 02:11 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 211 kilometers (131 mi) north-northeast of Giurgiu, at a depth of 92 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Giurgiu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 207 kilometers (129 mi) north-northeast of Giurgiu. It is the strongest earthquake near Giurgiu 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 Giurgiu 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 Giurgiu.
Nearest earthquakes from Giurgiu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Giurgiu. 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 Giurgiu.
When was the last earthquake in Giurgiu?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Giurgiu on the morning of December 2, 2024 at 07:01 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 207km north-northeast of Giurgiu at a depth of 135km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Giurgiu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Giurgiu?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Giurgiu on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 207km north of Giurgiu at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Giurgiu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Giurgiu?
In the past 10 years, 131 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Giurgiu. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 28 days.
