Latest earthquakes near Sălaj, Romania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sălaj, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sălaj? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sălaj, it will show up within minutes.
Sălaj Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 34 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sălaj, Romania in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sălaj in 2023. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sălaj 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 Sălaj in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Sălaj 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 | 31 | 91.18% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 8.82% |
| 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 Sălaj
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sălaj occurred on Feb 14, 2023 15:16 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 234 kilometers (145 mi) south of Zalău, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sălaj in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Jan 26, 1916 09:22, 196 kilometers (122 mi) south of Zalău. It is the strongest earthquake near Sălaj 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 Sălaj, 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 Sălaj.
Earthquakes by city in Sălaj
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Sălaj, Romania.
Use this regional Sălaj earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Şimleu Silvaniei.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sălaj.
When was the last earthquake in Sălaj, Romania?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Sălaj on the afternoon of December 1, 2025 at 16:55 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 275km east-northeast of Zalău at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sălaj, Romania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sălaj, Romania?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Sălaj on the morning of January 26, 1916 at 09:22 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 196km south-east of Zalău at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sălaj since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sălaj, Romania?
In the past 10 years, 34 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sălaj. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 107 days.
