Latest earthquakes near Olt, Romania today

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List of latest earthquakes near Olt.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 4, 2024 01:21
(Bucharest)
M 3.2 233 km NE
from Slatina
Nov 1, 2024 12:46
(Bucharest)
M 2.0 293 km SSW
from Slatina
Oct 30, 2024 11:07
(Bucharest)
M 2.3 233 km S
from Slatina
Oct 25, 2024 18:13
(Bucharest)
M 2.9 239 km NE
from Slatina
Oct 25, 2024 13:03
(Bucharest)
M 3.0 209 km NE
from Slatina
Oct 23, 2024 00:14
(Bucharest)
M 2.5 247 km NE
from Slatina
Oct 21, 2024 12:32
(Bucharest)
M 2.6 212 km NE
from Slatina
Oct 21, 2024 04:07
(Bucharest)
M 2.0 251 km S
from Slatina
Oct 20, 2024 16:00
(Bucharest)
M 2.0 295 km SSW
from Slatina
Oct 19, 2024 17:04
(Bucharest)
M 2.9 208 km NE
from Slatina
Oct 15, 2024 06:30
(Bucharest)
M 2.9 215 km NE
from Slatina
Oct 13, 2024 21:46
(Bucharest)
M 3.6 281 km SW
from Slatina
Oct 13, 2024 09:27
(Bucharest)
M 3.0 281 km SW
from Slatina
Oct 13, 2024 05:48
(Bucharest)
M 3.7 281 km SW
from Slatina
Oct 11, 2024 21:32
(Bucharest)
M 2.5 232 km NE
from Slatina
Oct 10, 2024 16:56
(Bucharest)
M 2.8 245 km NE
from Slatina
Oct 10, 2024 05:52
(Bucharest)
M 3.3 219 km NE
from Slatina
Oct 9, 2024 16:38
(Bucharest)
M 3.9 224 km WSW
from Slatina
Oct 9, 2024 05:56
(Bucharest)
M 2.5 213 km NE
from Slatina
Oct 9, 2024 01:48
(Bucharest)
M 4.4 247 km ENE
from Slatina
Oct 4, 2024 06:19
(Bucharest)
M 4.0 223 km NE
from Slatina
Oct 1, 2024 23:59
(Bucharest)
M 3.0 181 km NE
from Slatina
Oct 1, 2024 01:57
(Bucharest)
M 2.2 291 km WSW
from Slatina
Sep 29, 2024 15:23
(Bucharest)
M 3.5 225 km NE
from Slatina
Sep 28, 2024 20:58
(Bucharest)
M 2.1 202 km NE
from Slatina

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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.

Olt Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
14 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.2
Nov 4, 2024 01:21

Average

A total of 140 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 14 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.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Olt (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 132 94.29%
Mag. 5 8 5.71%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.6
On Nov 22, 2014 21:14.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Nov 10, 1940 03:39.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Olt.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 22, 2014 21:14
(Bucharest)
M 5.6 272 km NE
from Slatina
Sep 24, 2016 02:11
(Bucharest)
M 5.6 227 km NE
from Slatina
Dec 28, 2016 01:20
(Bucharest)
M 5.6 222 km NE
from Slatina
Feb 14, 2023 15:16
(Bucharest)
M 5.6 118 km NW
from Slatina
Oct 28, 2018 03:38
(Bucharest)
M 5.5 210 km NE
from Slatina
Sep 16, 2024 17:40
(Bucharest)
M 5.2 195 km NE
from Slatina
Nov 3, 2022 06:50
(Bucharest)
M 5.1 206 km NE
from Slatina
Feb 13, 2023 16:58
(Bucharest)
M 5.0 121 km NW
from Slatina
Mar 20, 2023 16:02
(Bucharest)
M 4.9 119 km NW
from Slatina
Apr 25, 2020 01:04
(Bucharest)
M 4.9 294 km NE
from Slatina

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Olt on the night of November 4, 2024 at 01:21 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 233km north-east of Slatina at a depth of 136km 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, 140 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.