Latest earthquakes near Mureș, Romania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mureș, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mureș? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mureș, it will show up within minutes.
Mureș Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 119 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mureș, 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 Mureș in 2023. A total of 28 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mureș 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 Mureș in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Mureș 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 | 112 | 94.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.88% |
| 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 Mureș
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mureș occurred on Sep 24, 2016 02:11 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 182 kilometers (113 mi) east-southeast of Târgu-Mureş, at a depth of 92 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mureș in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 171 kilometers (106 mi) east-southeast of Târgu-Mureş. It is the strongest earthquake near Mureș 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 Mureș, 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 Mureș.
Earthquakes by city in Mureș
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Mureș, Romania.
Use this regional Mureș earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Reghin-Sat, Sighișoara, Târnăveni and Luduş.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Mureș.
When was the last earthquake in Mureș, Romania?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Mureș on the evening of March 18, 2025 at 22:01 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 280km west-southwest of Târgu-Mureş at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mureș, Romania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mureș, Romania?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Mureș on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 171km east-southeast of Târgu-Mureş at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mureș since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mureș, Romania?
In the past 10 years, 119 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mureș. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 31 days.
