Latest earthquakes near Iaşi, Iași today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Iaşi, Iași, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Iaşi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Iaşi (also known as Iași), it will show up within minutes.
Iaşi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 99 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Iaşi, Iași in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 9 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Iaşi in 2015. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Iaşi that year. The strongest had a 4.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Iaşi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Iaşi 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 | 94 | 94.95% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 5.05% |
| 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 Iaşi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Iaşi occurred on Sep 24, 2016 02:11 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 177 kilometers (110 mi) south-southwest of Iaşi, at a depth of 92 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Iaşi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 184 kilometers (114 mi) south-southwest of Iaşi. It is the strongest earthquake near Iaşi 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 Iaşi, Iași 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 Iaşi.
Nearest earthquakes from Iaşi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Iaşi, Iași. 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 Iaşi.
When was the last earthquake in Iaşi, Iași?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Iaşi on the evening of May 20, 2025 at 21:45 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 66km south-southwest of Iaşi at a depth of 4km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Iaşi, Iași in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Iaşi, Iași?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Iaşi on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 184km south-southwest of Iaşi at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Iaşi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Iaşi, Iași?
In the past 10 years, 99 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Iaşi. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 37 days.
