Latest earthquakes near Ilfov, Romania today

Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ilfov, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ilfov? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ilfov (also known as Județul Ilfov), it will show up within minutes.

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List of latest earthquakes near Ilfov.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
1 hour ago
(Mar 30 08:52 Bucharest)
M 2.8 141 km NNE
from Voluntari
9 hours ago
(Mar 30 00:21 Bucharest)
M 2.6 146 km NNE
from Voluntari
14 hours ago
(Mar 29 19:03 Bucharest)
M 3.0 116 km N
from Voluntari
1 day ago
(Mar 28 23:13 Bucharest)
M 3.9 97 km N
from Voluntari
1 day ago
(Mar 28 10:35 Bucharest)
M 2.8 127 km N
from Voluntari
2 days ago
(Mar 28 06:51 Bucharest)
M 3.2 149 km NNE
from Voluntari
2 days ago
(Mar 28 02:40 Bucharest)
M 2.9 213 km NE
from Voluntari
5 days ago
(Mar 24 10:14 Bucharest)
M 3.9 141 km NNE
from Voluntari
9 days ago
(Mar 21 03:25 Bucharest)
M 2.7 128 km NNE
from Voluntari
10 days ago
(Mar 20 06:07 Bucharest)
M 2.8 103 km N
from Voluntari
13 days ago
(Mar 17 07:33 Bucharest)
M 3.1 166 km NNE
from Voluntari
14 days ago
(Mar 16 04:32 Bucharest)
M 3.3 168 km NE
from Voluntari
14 days ago
(Mar 15 13:42 Bucharest)
M 3.0 129 km NNE
from Voluntari
15 days ago
(Mar 14 19:46 Bucharest)
M 2.8 135 km NNE
from Voluntari
20 days ago
(Mar 9 12:02 Bucharest)
M 2.9 179 km NE
from Voluntari
21 days ago
(Mar 9 09:06 Bucharest)
M 2.7 100 km N
from Voluntari
22 days ago
(Mar 8 01:21 Bucharest)
M 3.4 108 km N
from Voluntari
23 days ago
(Mar 6 18:11 Bucharest)
M 3.3 120 km N
from Voluntari
23 days ago
(Mar 6 13:04 Bucharest)
M 2.0 258 km SSE
from Voluntari
24 days ago
(Mar 5 23:22 Bucharest)
M 3.2 128 km NNE
from Voluntari
25 days ago
(Mar 4 18:27 Bucharest)
M 2.5 147 km NNE
from Voluntari
28 days ago
(Mar 1 16:26 Bucharest)
M 2.8 90 km N
from Voluntari
29 days ago
(Mar 1 08:19 Bucharest)
M 2.6 145 km NNE
from Voluntari
29 days ago
(Feb 28 22:17 Bucharest)
M 3.4 146 km NNE
from Voluntari
30 days ago
(Feb 27 14:59 Bucharest)
M 3.1 102 km N
from Voluntari

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Ilfov

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Ilfov Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
11 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.8
Mar 30, 2025 08:52

Average

A total of 117 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ilfov, 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 Ilfov in 2023. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ilfov that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Ilfov with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ilfov in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ilfov 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Ilfov (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 110 94.02%
Mag. 5 7 5.98%
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 Ilfov

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.6
On Dec 28, 2016 01:20.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Nov 10, 1940 03:39.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ilfov occurred on Dec 28, 2016 01:20 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 139 kilometers (86 mi) north of Voluntari, at a depth of 97 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ilfov in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 138 kilometers (86 mi) north of Voluntari. It is the strongest earthquake near Ilfov 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 Ilfov, 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 Ilfov.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Ilfov.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 28, 2016 01:20
(Bucharest)
M 5.6 139 km N
from Voluntari
Feb 14, 2023 15:16
(Bucharest)
M 5.6 244 km WNW
from Voluntari
Sep 24, 2016 02:11
(Bucharest)
M 5.6 142 km NNE
from Voluntari
Oct 28, 2018 03:38
(Bucharest)
M 5.5 131 km N
from Voluntari
Sep 16, 2024 17:40
(Bucharest)
M 5.2 120 km N
from Voluntari
Nov 3, 2022 06:50
(Bucharest)
M 5.1 116 km NNE
from Voluntari
Feb 13, 2023 16:58
(Bucharest)
M 5.0 246 km WNW
from Voluntari
Mar 20, 2023 16:02
(Bucharest)
M 4.9 247 km WNW
from Voluntari
Apr 25, 2020 01:04
(Bucharest)
M 4.9 188 km NNE
from Voluntari
Jan 31, 2020 03:26
(Bucharest)
M 4.8 144 km NNE
from Voluntari

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Ilfov

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Earthquakes by city in Ilfov

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Ilfov, Romania.

Use this regional Ilfov earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Buftea, Pantelimon and Popeşti-Leordeni.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ilfov.

When was the last earthquake in Ilfov, Romania?

A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ilfov on the morning of March 30, 2025 at 08:52 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 141km north-northeast of Voluntari at a depth of 93km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ilfov, Romania in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Ilfov, Romania?

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Ilfov on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 138km north of Voluntari at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ilfov since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Ilfov, Romania?

In the past 10 years, 117 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ilfov. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 31 days.