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.
Ilfov Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 127 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 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ilfov roughly every 28 days.
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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 120 | 94.49% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.51% |
| 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
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 124 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.
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 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ilfov on the evening of May 5, 2024 at 19:07 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 174km north-east of Voluntari at a depth of 10km 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, 127 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ilfov. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
