Latest earthquakes near Gorj, Romania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gorj, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gorj? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gorj (also known as Județul Gorj), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Gorj Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Gorj. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Gorj and elsewhere.
Sep 16, 2024 05:40PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Monday Afternoon near Braşov in Romania.
Gorj Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 125 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gorj, Romania in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Gorj roughly every 29 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gorj in 2023. A total of 28 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gorj 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 Gorj in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Gorj 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 | 118 | 94.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.6% |
| 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 Gorj
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gorj occurred on Feb 14, 2023 15:16 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 8 kilometers (5 mi) north-west of Târgu Jiu, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gorj in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 256 kilometers (159 mi) north-west of Târgu Jiu. It is the strongest earthquake near Gorj 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 Gorj, 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 Gorj.
Earthquakes by city in Gorj
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Gorj, Romania.
Use this regional Gorj earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Motru.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Gorj.
When was the last earthquake in Gorj, Romania?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Gorj on the night of November 21, 2024 at 02:19 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 244km east of Târgu Jiu at a depth of 140km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gorj, Romania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gorj, Romania?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Gorj on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 256km east-northeast of Târgu Jiu at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gorj since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gorj, Romania?
In the past 10 years, 125 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gorj. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
