Latest earthquakes near Vâlcea, Romania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Vâlcea, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Vâlcea? If an earthquake is happening right now near Vâlcea, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hours ago (Mar 30 08:52 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 188 km ENE from Râmnicu Vâlcea |
| 9 hours ago (Mar 30 01:34 Bucharest) |
M 2.1 | 199 km W from Râmnicu Vâlcea |
| 10 hours ago (Mar 30 00:21 Bucharest) |
M 2.6 | 192 km ENE from Râmnicu Vâlcea |
| 15 hours ago (Mar 29 19:03 Bucharest) |
M 3.0 | 162 km ENE from Râmnicu Vâlcea |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 23:13 Bucharest) |
M 3.9 | 139 km ENE from Râmnicu Vâlcea |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 10:35 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 170 km ENE from Râmnicu Vâlcea |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 06:51 Bucharest) |
M 3.2 | 195 km ENE from Râmnicu Vâlcea |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 10:14 Bucharest) |
M 3.9 | 194 km ENE from Râmnicu Vâlcea |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 03:25 Bucharest) |
M 2.7 | 180 km ENE from Râmnicu Vâlcea |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 06:07 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 161 km ENE from Râmnicu Vâlcea |
| 11 days ago (Mar 18 22:01 Bucharest) |
M 2.6 | 244 km W from Râmnicu Vâlcea |
| 13 days ago (Mar 17 07:33 Bucharest) |
M 3.1 | 232 km ENE from Râmnicu Vâlcea |
| 14 days ago (Mar 16 04:32 Bucharest) |
M 3.3 | 254 km ENE from Râmnicu Vâlcea |
| 14 days ago (Mar 15 13:42 Bucharest) |
M 3.0 | 181 km ENE from Râmnicu Vâlcea |
| 15 days ago (Mar 14 19:46 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 183 km ENE from Râmnicu Vâlcea |
| 20 days ago (Mar 9 12:02 Bucharest) |
M 2.9 | 271 km ENE from Râmnicu Vâlcea |
| 21 days ago (Mar 9 09:06 Bucharest) |
M 2.7 | 151 km ENE from Râmnicu Vâlcea |
| 22 days ago (Mar 8 01:21 Bucharest) |
M 3.4 | 155 km ENE from Râmnicu Vâlcea |
| 23 days ago (Mar 7 09:21 Bucharest) |
M 2.1 | 203 km WNW from Râmnicu Vâlcea |
| 23 days ago (Mar 6 18:11 Bucharest) |
M 3.3 | 168 km ENE from Râmnicu Vâlcea |
| 24 days ago (Mar 5 23:22 Bucharest) |
M 3.2 | 177 km ENE from Râmnicu Vâlcea |
| 25 days ago (Mar 4 18:27 Bucharest) |
M 2.5 | 201 km ENE from Râmnicu Vâlcea |
| 28 days ago (Mar 1 16:26 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 141 km E from Râmnicu Vâlcea |
| 29 days ago (Mar 1 08:19 Bucharest) |
M 2.6 | 215 km ENE from Râmnicu Vâlcea |
| 29 days ago (Feb 28 22:17 Bucharest) |
M 3.4 | 193 km ENE from Râmnicu Vâlcea |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Vâlcea
Vâlcea Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 118 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Vâlcea, Romania 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 Vâlcea in 2023. A total of 28 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Vâlcea 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 Vâlcea in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Vâlcea 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 | 111 | 94.07% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.93% |
| 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 Vâlcea
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Vâlcea occurred on Feb 14, 2023 15:16 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 91 kilometers (57 mi) west of Râmnicu Vâlcea, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Vâlcea in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 175 kilometers (109 mi) west of Râmnicu Vâlcea. It is the strongest earthquake near Vâlcea 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 Vâlcea, 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 Vâlcea.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2023 15:16 (Bucharest) |
M 5.6 | 91 km W from Râmnicu Vâlcea |
| Sep 24, 2016 02:11 (Bucharest) |
M 5.6 | 188 km ENE from Râmnicu Vâlcea |
| Dec 28, 2016 01:20 (Bucharest) |
M 5.6 | 182 km ENE from Râmnicu Vâlcea |
| Oct 28, 2018 03:38 (Bucharest) |
M 5.5 | 170 km ENE from Râmnicu Vâlcea |
| Sep 16, 2024 17:40 (Bucharest) |
M 5.2 | 157 km ENE from Râmnicu Vâlcea |
| Nov 3, 2022 06:50 (Bucharest) |
M 5.1 | 172 km ENE from Râmnicu Vâlcea |
| Feb 13, 2023 16:58 (Bucharest) |
M 5.0 | 93 km W from Râmnicu Vâlcea |
| Apr 25, 2020 01:04 (Bucharest) |
M 4.9 | 259 km ENE from Râmnicu Vâlcea |
| Mar 20, 2023 16:02 (Bucharest) |
M 4.9 | 96 km W from Râmnicu Vâlcea |
| Jan 31, 2020 03:26 (Bucharest) |
M 4.8 | 192 km ENE from Râmnicu Vâlcea |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Vâlcea
Earthquakes by city in Vâlcea
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Vâlcea, Romania.
Use this regional Vâlcea earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Drăgăşani.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Vâlcea.
When was the last earthquake in Vâlcea, Romania?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Vâlcea on the morning of March 30, 2025 at 08:52 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 188km east-northeast of Râmnicu Vâlcea at a depth of 93km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Vâlcea, Romania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Vâlcea, Romania?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Vâlcea on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 175km east-northeast of Râmnicu Vâlcea at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Vâlcea since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Vâlcea, Romania?
In the past 10 years, 118 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Vâlcea. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 31 days.
