Latest earthquakes near Vaslui today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Vaslui, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Vaslui? If an earthquake is happening right now near Vaslui, it will show up within minutes.
Vaslui Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 97 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Vaslui in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 9 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Vaslui in 2015. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Vaslui 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 Vaslui in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Vaslui 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 | 92 | 94.85% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 5.15% |
| 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 Vaslui
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Vaslui occurred on Sep 24, 2016 02:11 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 133 kilometers (83 mi) south-west of Vaslui, at a depth of 92 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Vaslui in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 143 kilometers (89 mi) south-west of Vaslui. It is the strongest earthquake near Vaslui 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 Vaslui 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 Vaslui.
Nearest earthquakes from Vaslui
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Vaslui. 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 Vaslui.
When was the last earthquake in Vaslui?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Vaslui on the evening of April 27, 2025 at 21:40 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 109km southwest of Vaslui at a depth of 89km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Vaslui in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Vaslui?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Vaslui on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 143km southwest of Vaslui at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Vaslui since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Vaslui?
In the past 10 years, 97 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Vaslui. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 38 days.
