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.
Harghita Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 122 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 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Harghita roughly every 29 days.
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 | 115 | 94.26% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.74% |
| 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 Sep 24, 2016 02:11 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 93 kilometers (58 mi) south-east of Miercurea-Ciuc, at a depth of 92 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 124 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.
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 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Harghita on the afternoon of December 18, 2024 at 15:29 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 88km east-southeast of Miercurea-Ciuc at a depth of 6km 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, 122 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Harghita. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 30 days.
