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.
Ploieşti Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 125 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 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ploieşti roughly every 29 days.
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 | 118 | 94.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.6% |
| 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 Dec 28, 2016 01:20 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 94 kilometers (58 mi) north-northeast of Ploieşti, at a depth of 97 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 124 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Ploieşti.
When was the last earthquake in Ploieşti, Prahova?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Ploieşti on the evening of May 18, 2024 at 20:20 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 285km west of Ploieşti at a depth of 8km 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, 125 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ploieşti. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
