Latest earthquakes near Tulcea today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tulcea, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tulcea? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tulcea, it will show up within minutes.
Tulcea Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 106 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tulcea in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tulcea in 2015. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tulcea 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 Tulcea in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Tulcea 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 | 101 | 95.28% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 4.72% |
| 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 Tulcea
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tulcea occurred on Sep 24, 2016 02:11 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 182 kilometers (113 mi) west-northwest of Tulcea, at a depth of 92 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tulcea in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 195 kilometers (121 mi) west-northwest of Tulcea. It is the strongest earthquake near Tulcea 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 Tulcea 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 Tulcea.
Nearest earthquakes from Tulcea
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tulcea. 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 Tulcea.
When was the last earthquake in Tulcea?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Tulcea on the night of May 19, 2024 at 02:43 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 183km west-northwest of Tulcea at a depth of 120km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tulcea in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tulcea?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Tulcea on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 195km west-northwest of Tulcea at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tulcea since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tulcea?
In the past 10 years, 106 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tulcea. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 34 days.
