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.
Vrancea Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 105 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 10 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 | 100 | 95.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 4.76% |
| 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 124 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.
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 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Vrancea on the evening of May 5, 2024 at 19:07 local time (Europe/Bucharest). The center of this earthquake was located 76km east-southeast of Focșani at a depth of 10km 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, 105 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Vrancea. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 35 days.
