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.
Vâlcea Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 121 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 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Vâlcea roughly every 30 days.
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 | 114 | 94.21% |
| Mag. 5 | 7 | 5.79% |
| 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 Sep 24, 2016 02:11 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 188 kilometers (117 mi) east-northeast of Râmnicu Vâlcea, at a depth of 92 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) east-northeast 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.
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 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Vâlcea on the morning of December 1, 2025 at 06:46 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 171km east-northeast of Râmnicu Vâlcea at a depth of 115km 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, 121 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 30 days.
