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.
Prahova Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 124 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 29 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 | 117 | 94.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.65% |
| 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 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 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Prahova on the evening of May 5, 2024 at 19:07 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 163km east-northeast of Ploieşti at a depth of 10km 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, 124 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Prahova. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
