Latest earthquakes near Harghita, Romania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Harghita, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Harghita? If an earthquake is happening right now near Harghita (also known as Județul Harghita), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5 hours ago (Mar 30 08:52 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 93 km SE from Miercurea-Ciuc |
| 12 hours ago (Mar 30 00:21 Bucharest) |
M 2.6 | 93 km SE from Miercurea-Ciuc |
| 17 hours ago (Mar 29 19:03 Bucharest) |
M 3.0 | 100 km SSE from Miercurea-Ciuc |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 23:13 Bucharest) |
M 3.9 | 113 km SSE from Miercurea-Ciuc |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 10:35 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 93 km SSE from Miercurea-Ciuc |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 06:51 Bucharest) |
M 3.2 | 92 km SE from Miercurea-Ciuc |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 02:40 Bucharest) |
M 2.9 | 198 km ESE from Miercurea-Ciuc |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 10:14 Bucharest) |
M 3.9 | 100 km SE from Miercurea-Ciuc |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 03:25 Bucharest) |
M 2.7 | 101 km SE from Miercurea-Ciuc |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 06:07 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 115 km SSE from Miercurea-Ciuc |
| 13 days ago (Mar 17 07:33 Bucharest) |
M 3.1 | 120 km ESE from Miercurea-Ciuc |
| 14 days ago (Mar 16 04:32 Bucharest) |
M 3.3 | 152 km ESE from Miercurea-Ciuc |
| 14 days ago (Mar 15 13:42 Bucharest) |
M 3.0 | 100 km SE from Miercurea-Ciuc |
| 15 days ago (Mar 14 19:46 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 96 km SE from Miercurea-Ciuc |
| 21 days ago (Mar 9 12:02 Bucharest) |
M 2.9 | 169 km ESE from Miercurea-Ciuc |
| 21 days ago (Mar 9 09:06 Bucharest) |
M 2.7 | 112 km SSE from Miercurea-Ciuc |
| 22 days ago (Mar 8 01:21 Bucharest) |
M 3.4 | 106 km SSE from Miercurea-Ciuc |
| 23 days ago (Mar 7 09:21 Bucharest) |
M 2.1 | 293 km W from Miercurea-Ciuc |
| 23 days ago (Mar 6 18:11 Bucharest) |
M 3.3 | 101 km SSE from Miercurea-Ciuc |
| 24 days ago (Mar 5 23:22 Bucharest) |
M 3.2 | 99 km SE from Miercurea-Ciuc |
| 25 days ago (Mar 4 18:27 Bucharest) |
M 2.5 | 101 km SE from Miercurea-Ciuc |
| 28 days ago (Mar 1 16:26 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 120 km SSE from Miercurea-Ciuc |
| 29 days ago (Mar 1 08:19 Bucharest) |
M 2.6 | 121 km SE from Miercurea-Ciuc |
| 29 days ago (Feb 28 22:17 Bucharest) |
M 3.4 | 93 km SE from Miercurea-Ciuc |
| 30 days ago (Feb 27 14:59 Bucharest) |
M 3.1 | 107 km SSE from Miercurea-Ciuc |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Harghita
Harghita Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 112 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Harghita, 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 Harghita in 2023. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Harghita 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 Harghita in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Harghita 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 | 105 | 93.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 6.25% |
| 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 Harghita
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Harghita occurred on Dec 28, 2016 01:20 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 90 kilometers (56 mi) south-east of Miercurea-Ciuc, at a depth of 97 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Harghita in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 85 kilometers (53 mi) south-east of Miercurea-Ciuc. It is the strongest earthquake near Harghita 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 Harghita, 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 Harghita.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2016 01:20 (Bucharest) |
M 5.6 | 90 km SE from Miercurea-Ciuc |
| Sep 24, 2016 02:11 (Bucharest) |
M 5.6 | 93 km SE from Miercurea-Ciuc |
| Feb 14, 2023 15:16 (Bucharest) |
M 5.6 | 245 km SW from Miercurea-Ciuc |
| Oct 28, 2018 03:38 (Bucharest) |
M 5.5 | 90 km SSE from Miercurea-Ciuc |
| Sep 16, 2024 17:40 (Bucharest) |
M 5.2 | 94 km SSE from Miercurea-Ciuc |
| Nov 3, 2022 06:50 (Bucharest) |
M 5.1 | 107 km SSE from Miercurea-Ciuc |
| Feb 13, 2023 16:58 (Bucharest) |
M 5.0 | 244 km SW from Miercurea-Ciuc |
| Mar 20, 2023 16:02 (Bucharest) |
M 4.9 | 251 km SW from Miercurea-Ciuc |
| Apr 25, 2020 01:04 (Bucharest) |
M 4.9 | 139 km ESE from Miercurea-Ciuc |
| Jan 31, 2020 03:26 (Bucharest) |
M 4.8 | 94 km SE from Miercurea-Ciuc |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Harghita
Earthquakes by city in Harghita
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Harghita, Romania.
Use this regional Harghita earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Odorheiu Secuiesc and Gheorgheni.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Harghita.
When was the last earthquake in Harghita, Romania?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Harghita on the morning of March 30, 2025 at 08:52 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 93km south-east of Miercurea-Ciuc at a depth of 93km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Harghita, Romania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Harghita, Romania?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Harghita on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 85km south-east of Miercurea-Ciuc at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Harghita since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Harghita, Romania?
In the past 10 years, 112 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Harghita. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 33 days.
