Latest earthquakes near Vrancea, Romania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Vrancea, Romania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Vrancea? If an earthquake is happening right now near Vrancea, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4 hours ago (Mar 30 08:52 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 45 km W from Focșani |
| 11 hours ago (Mar 30 00:21 Bucharest) |
M 2.6 | 42 km W from Focșani |
| 17 hours ago (Mar 29 19:03 Bucharest) |
M 3.0 | 68 km WSW from Focșani |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 23:13 Bucharest) |
M 3.9 | 93 km WSW from Focșani |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 10:35 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 61 km W from Focșani |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 06:51 Bucharest) |
M 3.2 | 41 km WNW from Focșani |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 02:40 Bucharest) |
M 2.9 | 81 km E from Focșani |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 10:14 Bucharest) |
M 3.9 | 37 km W from Focșani |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 03:25 Bucharest) |
M 2.7 | 50 km WSW from Focșani |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 06:07 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 71 km WSW from Focșani |
| 13 days ago (Mar 17 07:33 Bucharest) |
M 3.1 | 13 km N from Focșani |
| 14 days ago (Mar 16 04:32 Bucharest) |
M 3.3 | 26 km E from Focșani |
| 14 days ago (Mar 15 13:42 Bucharest) |
M 3.0 | 50 km W from Focșani |
| 15 days ago (Mar 14 19:46 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 48 km W from Focșani |
| 21 days ago (Mar 9 12:02 Bucharest) |
M 2.9 | 44 km E from Focșani |
| 21 days ago (Mar 9 09:06 Bucharest) |
M 2.7 | 80 km WSW from Focșani |
| 22 days ago (Mar 8 01:21 Bucharest) |
M 3.4 | 75 km WSW from Focșani |
| 23 days ago (Mar 6 18:11 Bucharest) |
M 3.3 | 61 km WSW from Focșani |
| 24 days ago (Mar 5 23:22 Bucharest) |
M 3.2 | 53 km W from Focșani |
| 25 days ago (Mar 4 18:27 Bucharest) |
M 2.5 | 32 km W from Focșani |
| 28 days ago (Mar 1 16:26 Bucharest) |
M 2.8 | 93 km WSW from Focșani |
| 29 days ago (Mar 1 08:19 Bucharest) |
M 2.6 | 15 km WSW from Focșani |
| 29 days ago (Feb 28 22:17 Bucharest) |
M 3.4 | 42 km W from Focșani |
| 30 days ago (Feb 27 14:59 Bucharest) |
M 3.1 | 93 km WSW from Focșani |
| 33 days ago (Feb 25 04:33 Bucharest) |
M 2.9 | 52 km WSW from Focșani |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Vrancea
Vrancea Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 96 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Vrancea, Romania 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 Vrancea in 2015. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Vrancea 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 Vrancea in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Vrancea 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 | 91 | 94.79% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 5.21% |
| 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 Vrancea
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Vrancea occurred on Dec 28, 2016 01:20 local time (Europe/Bucharest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 51 kilometers (32 mi) west of Focșani, at a depth of 97 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Vrancea in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Nov 10, 1940 03:39, 59 kilometers (37 mi) west of Focșani. It is the strongest earthquake near Vrancea 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 Vrancea, 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 Vrancea.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 28, 2016 01:20 (Bucharest) |
M 5.6 | 51 km W from Focșani |
| Sep 24, 2016 02:11 (Bucharest) |
M 5.6 | 45 km W from Focșani |
| Oct 28, 2018 03:38 (Bucharest) |
M 5.5 | 61 km W from Focșani |
| Sep 16, 2024 17:40 (Bucharest) |
M 5.2 | 73 km WSW from Focșani |
| Nov 3, 2022 06:50 (Bucharest) |
M 5.1 | 58 km WSW from Focșani |
| Apr 25, 2020 01:04 (Bucharest) |
M 4.9 | 33 km NE from Focșani |
| Jan 31, 2020 03:26 (Bucharest) |
M 4.8 | 42 km W from Focșani |
| Aug 2, 2017 05:32 (Bucharest) |
M 4.7 | 64 km WSW from Focșani |
| Feb 8, 2017 17:08 (Bucharest) |
M 4.7 | 75 km WSW from Focșani |
| Mar 14, 2018 12:24 (Bucharest) |
M 4.7 | 46 km W from Focșani |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Vrancea
Earthquakes by city in Vrancea
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Vrancea, Romania.
Use this regional Vrancea earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Adjud.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Vrancea.
When was the last earthquake in Vrancea, Romania?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Vrancea on the morning of March 30, 2025 at 08:52 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 45km west of Focșani at a depth of 93km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Vrancea, Romania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Vrancea, Romania?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Vrancea on the night of November 10, 1940 at 03:39 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 59km west of Focșani at a depth of 150km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Vrancea since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Vrancea, Romania?
In the past 10 years, 96 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Vrancea. This averages to 10 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 38 days.
