Latest earthquakes near Prahova, Romania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Prahova, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Prahova? If an earthquake is happening right now near Prahova (also known as Județul Prahova), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3 hours ago (Mar 30 08:52 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 98 km NNE from Ploieşti |
| 11 hours ago (Mar 30 00:21 Bucharest) |
M 2.6 | 103 km NNE from Ploieşti |
| 16 hours ago (Mar 29 19:03 Bucharest) |
M 3.0 | 69 km NNE from Ploieşti |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 23:13 Bucharest) |
M 3.9 | 46 km N from Ploieşti |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 10:35 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 81 km NNE from Ploieşti |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 06:51 Bucharest) |
M 3.2 | 106 km NNE from Ploieşti |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 02:40 Bucharest) |
M 2.9 | 194 km ENE from Ploieşti |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 10:14 Bucharest) |
M 3.9 | 99 km NNE from Ploieşti |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 03:25 Bucharest) |
M 2.7 | 84 km NNE from Ploieşti |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 06:07 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 58 km NNE from Ploieşti |
| 13 days ago (Mar 17 07:33 Bucharest) |
M 3.1 | 131 km NE from Ploieşti |
| 14 days ago (Mar 16 04:32 Bucharest) |
M 3.3 | 142 km NE from Ploieşti |
| 14 days ago (Mar 15 13:42 Bucharest) |
M 3.0 | 86 km NNE from Ploieşti |
| 15 days ago (Mar 14 19:46 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 91 km NNE from Ploieşti |
| 20 days ago (Mar 9 12:02 Bucharest) |
M 2.9 | 156 km ENE from Ploieşti |
| 21 days ago (Mar 9 09:06 Bucharest) |
M 2.7 | 52 km NNE from Ploieşti |
| 22 days ago (Mar 8 01:21 Bucharest) |
M 3.4 | 60 km NNE from Ploieşti |
| 23 days ago (Mar 6 18:11 Bucharest) |
M 3.3 | 74 km NNE from Ploieşti |
| 24 days ago (Mar 5 23:22 Bucharest) |
M 3.2 | 84 km NNE from Ploieşti |
| 25 days ago (Mar 4 18:27 Bucharest) |
M 2.5 | 107 km NNE from Ploieşti |
| 28 days ago (Mar 1 16:26 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 40 km NNE from Ploieşti |
| 29 days ago (Mar 1 08:19 Bucharest) |
M 2.6 | 110 km NE from Ploieşti |
| 29 days ago (Feb 28 22:17 Bucharest) |
M 3.4 | 103 km NNE from Ploieşti |
| 30 days ago (Feb 27 14:59 Bucharest) |
M 3.1 | 50 km N from Ploieşti |
| 33 days ago (Feb 25 04:33 Bucharest) |
M 2.9 | 77 km NNE from Ploieşti |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Prahova
Prahova Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 113 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Prahova, 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 Prahova in 2023. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Prahova 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 Prahova in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Prahova 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 | 106 | 93.81% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 6.19% |
| 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 Prahova
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Prahova occurred on Sep 24, 2016 02:11 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 98 kilometers (61 mi) north-northeast of Ploieşti, at a depth of 92 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Prahova in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 91 kilometers (57 mi) north-northeast of Ploieşti. It is the strongest earthquake near Prahova 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 Prahova, 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 Prahova.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2016 02:11 (Bucharest) |
M 5.6 | 98 km NNE from Ploieşti |
| Feb 14, 2023 15:16 (Bucharest) |
M 5.6 | 222 km W from Ploieşti |
| Dec 28, 2016 01:20 (Bucharest) |
M 5.6 | 94 km NNE from Ploieşti |
| Oct 28, 2018 03:38 (Bucharest) |
M 5.5 | 84 km NNE from Ploieşti |
| Sep 16, 2024 17:40 (Bucharest) |
M 5.2 | 71 km NNE from Ploieşti |
| Nov 3, 2022 06:50 (Bucharest) |
M 5.1 | 73 km NNE from Ploieşti |
| Feb 13, 2023 16:58 (Bucharest) |
M 5.0 | 224 km W from Ploieşti |
| Mar 20, 2023 16:02 (Bucharest) |
M 4.9 | 226 km W from Ploieşti |
| Apr 25, 2020 01:04 (Bucharest) |
M 4.9 | 157 km NE from Ploieşti |
| Jan 31, 2020 03:26 (Bucharest) |
M 4.8 | 101 km NNE from Ploieşti |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Prahova
Earthquakes by city in Prahova
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Prahova, Romania.
Use this regional Prahova earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Câmpina, Băicoi, Breaza and Mizil.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Prahova.
When was the last earthquake in Prahova, Romania?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Prahova on the morning of March 30, 2025 at 08:52 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 98km north-northeast of Ploieşti at a depth of 93km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Prahova, Romania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Prahova, Romania?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Prahova on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 91km north-northeast of Ploieşti at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Prahova since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Prahova, Romania?
In the past 10 years, 113 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Prahova. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 32 days.
