Latest earthquakes near Ploieşti, Prahova today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ploieşti, Prahova, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ploieşti? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ploieşti (also known as Ploiești), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 15 hours ago (Mar 30 08:52 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 98 km NNE from Ploieşti |
| 22 hours ago (Mar 30 00:21 Bucharest) |
M 2.6 | 103 km NNE from Ploieşti |
| 1 day 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 |
| 15 days ago (Mar 15 13:42 Bucharest) |
M 3.0 | 86 km NNE from Ploieşti |
| 16 days ago (Mar 14 19:46 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 91 km NNE from Ploieşti |
| 21 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 |
| 24 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 |
| 26 days ago (Mar 4 18:27 Bucharest) |
M 2.5 | 107 km NNE from Ploieşti |
| 29 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 |
| 30 days ago (Feb 28 22:17 Bucharest) |
M 3.4 | 103 km NNE from Ploieşti |
| 31 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 Ploieşti
Ploieşti Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 113 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ploieşti, Prahova 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 Ploieşti in 2023. A total of 23 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ploieşti 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 Ploieşti in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Ploieşti 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 Ploieşti
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ploieşti 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 Ploieşti 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 Ploieşti 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 Ploieşti, Prahova 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 Ploieşti.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Nearest earthquakes from Ploieşti
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ploieşti, Prahova. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2022 20:55 (Bucharest) |
M 4.1 | 47 km WNW from Ploieşti |
| Sep 8, 2019 02:22 (Bucharest) |
M 4.1 | 53 km N from Ploieşti |
| Aug 11, 2021 12:31 (Bucharest) |
M 4.2 | 60 km NNE from Ploieşti |
| Jun 20, 2023 01:45 (Bucharest) |
M 4.1 | 62 km NNE from Ploieşti |
| Nov 24, 2024 07:16 (Bucharest) |
M 4.1 | 61 km NNE from Ploieşti |
| Mar 11, 2023 14:09 (Bucharest) |
M 4.1 | 62 km NNE from Ploieşti |
| Mar 19, 2020 13:51 (Bucharest) |
M 4.3 | 63 km NW from Ploieşti |
| Oct 25, 2023 09:25 (Bucharest) |
M 4.4 | 64 km NNE from Ploieşti |
| Sep 3, 2019 14:52 (Bucharest) |
M 4.6 | 64 km NNE from Ploieşti |
| Mar 12, 2023 19:44 (Bucharest) |
M 4.2 | 67 km NNE from Ploieşti |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Ploieşti
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ploieşti.
When was the last earthquake in Ploieşti, Prahova?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Ploieşti 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 Ploieşti, Prahova in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ploieşti, Prahova?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Ploieşti 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 Ploieşti since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ploieşti, Prahova?
In the past 10 years, 113 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ploieşti. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 32 days.
