Latest earthquakes near Zalău, Sălaj today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zalău, Sălaj, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zalău? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zalău (also known as Залеу), it will show up within minutes.
Zalău Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 34 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zalău, Sălaj 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 Zalău in 2023. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Zalău 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 Zalău in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Zalău 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 Zalău
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zalău 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 Zalău 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 Zalău 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 Zalău, Sălaj 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 Zalău.
Nearest earthquakes from Zalău
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Zalău, Sălaj. 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 Zalău.
When was the last earthquake in Zalău, Sălaj?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Zalău on the evening of December 11, 2025 at 21:33 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 280km north-east of Zalău at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zalău, Sălaj in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zalău, Sălaj?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Zalău 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 Zalău since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zalău, Sălaj?
In the past 10 years, 34 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zalău. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 107 days.
