Latest earthquakes near Râmnicu Vâlcea, Vâlcea today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Râmnicu Vâlcea, Vâlcea, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Râmnicu Vâlcea? If an earthquake is happening right now near Râmnicu Vâlcea, it will show up within minutes.
Râmnicu Vâlcea Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 118 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Râmnicu Vâlcea, Vâlcea 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 Râmnicu Vâlcea in 2023. A total of 28 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Râmnicu 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 Râmnicu Vâlcea in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Râmnicu 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 Râmnicu Vâlcea
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Râmnicu 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 Râmnicu 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 Râmnicu Vâlcea in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Râmnicu Vâlcea, Vâlcea 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 Râmnicu Vâlcea.
Nearest earthquakes from Râmnicu Vâlcea
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Râmnicu Vâlcea, Vâlcea. 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 Râmnicu Vâlcea.
When was the last earthquake in Râmnicu Vâlcea, Vâlcea?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Râmnicu Vâlcea on the evening of January 9, 2026 at 18:17 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 196km east-northeast of Râmnicu Vâlcea at a depth of 147km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Râmnicu Vâlcea, Vâlcea in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Râmnicu Vâlcea, Vâlcea?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Râmnicu 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 Râmnicu Vâlcea since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Râmnicu Vâlcea, Vâlcea?
In the past 10 years, 118 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Râmnicu Vâlcea. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 31 days.
