Latest earthquakes near Olt, Romania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Olt, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Olt? If an earthquake is happening right now near Olt (also known as Județul Olt), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Olt Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Olt. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Olt and elsewhere.
Sep 16, 2024 05:40PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Monday Afternoon near Braşov in Romania.
Olt Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 139 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Olt, Romania in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Olt roughly every 26 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Olt in 2023. A total of 29 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Olt 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 Olt in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Olt 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 | 132 | 94.96% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.04% |
| 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 Olt
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Olt occurred on Nov 22, 2014 21:14 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 272 kilometers (169 mi) north-east of Slatina, at a depth of 32 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Olt in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 216 kilometers (134 mi) north-east of Slatina. It is the strongest earthquake near Olt 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 Olt, 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 Olt.
Earthquakes by city in Olt
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Olt, Romania.
Use this regional Olt earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Caracal, Balş and Corabia.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Olt.
When was the last earthquake in Olt, Romania?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Olt on the night of November 21, 2024 at 02:19 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 191km north-east of Slatina at a depth of 140km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Olt, Romania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Olt, Romania?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Olt on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 216km north-east of Slatina at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Olt since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Olt, Romania?
In the past 10 years, 139 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Olt. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
