Latest earthquakes near Alexandria, Teleorman today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Alexandria, Teleorman, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Alexandria? If an earthquake is happening right now near Alexandria, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Alexandria Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Alexandria. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Alexandria and elsewhere.
Sep 16, 2024 05:40PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Monday Afternoon near Braşov in Romania.
Alexandria Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 133 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Alexandria, Teleorman in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Alexandria roughly every 27 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Alexandria in 2023. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Alexandria 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 Alexandria in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Alexandria 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 | 126 | 94.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.26% |
| 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 Alexandria
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Alexandria occurred on Nov 22, 2014 21:14 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 256 kilometers (159 mi) north-northeast of Alexandria, at a depth of 32 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Alexandria in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 211 kilometers (131 mi) north-northeast of Alexandria. It is the strongest earthquake near Alexandria 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 Alexandria, Teleorman 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 Alexandria.
Nearest earthquakes from Alexandria
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Alexandria, Teleorman. 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 Alexandria.
When was the last earthquake in Alexandria, Teleorman?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Alexandria on the night of November 21, 2024 at 02:19 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 179km north-northeast of Alexandria at a depth of 140km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Alexandria, Teleorman in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Alexandria, Teleorman?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Alexandria on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 211km north-northeast of Alexandria at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Alexandria since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Alexandria, Teleorman?
In the past 10 years, 133 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Alexandria. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 27 days.
