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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7 hours ago (Mar 30 01:34 Bucharest) |
M 2.1 | 114 km W from Târgu Jiu |
| 8 hours ago (Mar 30 00:21 Bucharest) |
M 2.6 | 274 km ENE from Târgu Jiu |
| 13 hours ago (Mar 29 19:03 Bucharest) |
M 3.0 | 245 km ENE from Târgu Jiu |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 23:13 Bucharest) |
M 3.9 | 223 km E from Târgu Jiu |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 10:35 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 252 km ENE from Târgu Jiu |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 06:51 Bucharest) |
M 3.2 | 277 km ENE from Târgu Jiu |
| 5 days ago (Mar 24 10:14 Bucharest) |
M 3.9 | 277 km ENE from Târgu Jiu |
| 8 days ago (Mar 21 09:20 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 257 km SW from Târgu Jiu |
| 8 days ago (Mar 21 09:18 Bucharest) |
M 2.6 | 259 km SW from Târgu Jiu |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 03:25 Bucharest) |
M 2.7 | 263 km ENE from Târgu Jiu |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 06:07 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 246 km E from Târgu Jiu |
| 11 days ago (Mar 18 22:01 Bucharest) |
M 2.6 | 162 km WNW from Târgu Jiu |
| 14 days ago (Mar 15 13:42 Bucharest) |
M 3.0 | 263 km ENE from Târgu Jiu |
| 15 days ago (Mar 14 19:46 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 265 km ENE from Târgu Jiu |
| 20 days ago (Mar 9 09:06 Bucharest) |
M 2.7 | 235 km E from Târgu Jiu |
| 22 days ago (Mar 8 01:21 Bucharest) |
M 3.4 | 239 km E from Târgu Jiu |
| 22 days ago (Mar 7 09:21 Bucharest) |
M 2.1 | 137 km NW from Târgu Jiu |
| 23 days ago (Mar 7 02:34 Bucharest) |
M 2.7 | 275 km WSW from Târgu Jiu |
| 23 days ago (Mar 6 18:11 Bucharest) |
M 3.3 | 252 km ENE from Târgu Jiu |
| 24 days ago (Mar 5 23:22 Bucharest) |
M 3.2 | 260 km ENE from Târgu Jiu |
| 25 days ago (Mar 4 18:27 Bucharest) |
M 2.5 | 283 km ENE from Târgu Jiu |
| 28 days ago (Mar 1 16:26 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 225 km E from Târgu Jiu |
| 29 days ago (Mar 1 08:19 Bucharest) |
M 2.6 | 298 km ENE from Târgu Jiu |
| 29 days ago (Feb 28 22:17 Bucharest) |
M 3.4 | 275 km ENE from Târgu Jiu |
| 30 days ago (Feb 27 14:59 Bucharest) |
M 3.1 | 221 km E from Târgu Jiu |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Gorj
Gorj Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 114 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 11 earthquakes per year
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 | 107 | 93.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 6.14% |
| 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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2023 15:16 (Bucharest) |
M 5.6 | 8 km NW from Târgu Jiu |
| Sep 24, 2016 02:11 (Bucharest) |
M 5.6 | 270 km ENE from Târgu Jiu |
| Dec 28, 2016 01:20 (Bucharest) |
M 5.6 | 264 km ENE from Târgu Jiu |
| Oct 28, 2018 03:38 (Bucharest) |
M 5.5 | 253 km ENE from Târgu Jiu |
| Sep 16, 2024 17:40 (Bucharest) |
M 5.2 | 240 km ENE from Târgu Jiu |
| Nov 3, 2022 06:50 (Bucharest) |
M 5.1 | 256 km ENE from Târgu Jiu |
| Feb 13, 2023 16:58 (Bucharest) |
M 5.0 | 12 km NW from Târgu Jiu |
| Mar 20, 2023 16:02 (Bucharest) |
M 4.9 | 11 km W from Târgu Jiu |
| Jan 31, 2020 03:26 (Bucharest) |
M 4.8 | 274 km ENE from Târgu Jiu |
| Feb 8, 2017 17:08 (Bucharest) |
M 4.7 | 239 km ENE from Târgu Jiu |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Gorj on the night of March 30, 2025 at 01:34 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 114km west of Târgu Jiu at a depth of 2km 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, 114 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gorj. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 32 days.
