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Earthquakes in Romania
In the last 30 days, 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or greater was recorded in Romania; it was a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 5 km ENE of Tudor Vladimirescu, Galați County, Romania on 6 Sep 2026.
Data: USGS · updated · sources and licences
- 24 hours
- 0
- all magnitudes
- 7 days
- 0
- M2.5+
- 30 days
- 1
- M2.5+
Last 24 hours
No earthquakes recorded in Romania in the last 24 hours.
Earlier this week, magnitude 2.5 and above
None of magnitude 2.5 or greater earlier this week.
Largest in the last 30 days
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|---|
| 4.1mb | 5 km ENE of Tudor Vladimirescu, Galați County, Romania |
Where they occurred
Largest since 1900
Magnitude 6 and above in Romania.
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Questions
How many earthquakes happen in Romania?
In the last 30 days, 1 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater were recorded in Romania, 0 of them in the last 7 days. In the last 24 hours, 0 earthquakes of any magnitude were recorded. Most small earthquakes are not felt.
What was the largest recent earthquake in Romania?
The largest in the last 30 days was a magnitude 4.1 earthquake 5 km ENE of Tudor Vladimirescu, Galați County, Romania on 6 Sep 2026, at a depth of 10 km.
What is the largest earthquake recorded in Romania since 1900?
According to the USGS catalogue, the largest was a magnitude 7.7 earthquake on 10 Nov 1940 (13 km ESE of Comand?u, Romania). Magnitudes of early 20th-century earthquakes are less certain than modern ones.
Where can I get official earthquake information for Romania?
For official information, warnings and safety advice, follow your national seismological agency and civil protection authority. This site compiles agency reports and is not a warning service.
Can earthquakes be predicted?
No. Scientists can estimate how likely strong shaking is in a region over years or decades, but no method predicts the time, place and size of a specific earthquake. Aftershocks are expected after large earthquakes and become less frequent over time.