Latest earthquakes near Olteniţa, Silistra today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Olteniţa, Silistra, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Olteniţa? If an earthquake is happening right now near Olteniţa, it will show up within minutes.
Olteniţa Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 113 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Olteniţa, Silistra 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 Olteniţa in 2015. A total of 20 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Olteniţa that year. The strongest had a 4.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Olteniţa in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Olteniţa 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 Olteniţa
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Olteniţa occurred on Dec 28, 2016 01:20 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 182 kilometers (113 mi) north of Olteniţa, at a depth of 97 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Olteniţa in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 183 kilometers (114 mi) north of Olteniţa. It is the strongest earthquake near Olteniţa 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 Olteniţa, Silistra 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 Olteniţa.
Nearest earthquakes from Olteniţa
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Olteniţa, Silistra. 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 Olteniţa.
When was the last earthquake in Olteniţa, Silistra?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Olteniţa on the evening of February 4, 2025 at 18:06 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 197km north of Olteniţa at a depth of 90km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Olteniţa, Silistra in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Olteniţa, Silistra?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Olteniţa on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 183km north of Olteniţa at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Olteniţa since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Olteniţa, Silistra?
In the past 10 years, 113 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Olteniţa. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 32 days.
