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.
Recent Prahova Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Prahova. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Prahova and elsewhere.
Sep 16, 2024 05:40PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Monday Afternoon near Braşov in Romania.
Prahova Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 126 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 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Prahova roughly every 28 days.
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 | 119 | 94.44% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.56% |
| 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 Feb 14, 2023 15:16 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 222 kilometers (138 mi) west of Ploieşti, at a depth of 10 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) west of Ploieşti. It is the strongest earthquake near Prahova 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 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.
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 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Prahova on the morning of December 2, 2024 at 07:01 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 96km north-northeast of Ploieşti at a depth of 135km 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, 126 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Prahova. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
