Latest earthquakes near Slatina, Olt today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Slatina, Olt, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Slatina? If an earthquake is happening right now near Slatina, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Slatina Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Slatina. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Slatina and elsewhere.
Sep 16, 2024 05:40PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Monday Afternoon near Braşov in Romania.
Slatina Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 140 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Slatina, Olt 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 Slatina roughly every 26 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Slatina in 2023. A total of 29 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Slatina 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 Slatina in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Slatina 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 | 133 | 95.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.0% |
| 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 Slatina
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Slatina occurred on Feb 14, 2023 15:16 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 118 kilometers (73 mi) north-west of Slatina, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Slatina 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-west of Slatina. It is the strongest earthquake near Slatina 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 Slatina, Olt 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 Slatina.
Nearest earthquakes from Slatina
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Slatina, Olt. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Slatina.
When was the last earthquake in Slatina, Olt?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Slatina on the morning of December 2, 2024 at 07:01 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 227km north-east of Slatina at a depth of 135km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Slatina, Olt in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Slatina, Olt?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Slatina 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 Slatina since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Slatina, Olt?
In the past 10 years, 140 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Slatina. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
