Seismic Activity in Romania
Over the past 30 days, there have been 1 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.1 event near 4 km ENE of Tudor Vladimirescu, Romania.
Earthquakes in Romania
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.1
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Romania
Over the past 30 days, Romania has recorded 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 1 shallow (<70 km). All 1 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.
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| Time ↓ | Mag ↕ | Location ↕ | Depth ↕ | Felt ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-09-06 2026-09-06 22:08:58 UTC | 4.1mb | 4 km ENE of Tudor Vladimirescu, Romania 45.587°, 27.706° | 10.0 km | - | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On September 6, 2026 at 22:08 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 earthquake struck 4 km ENE of Tudor Vladimirescu, Romania. See the M4.1 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude (magType = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days1
2026 (M2.5+)4
Largest (30 Days)
M4.1
4 km ENE of Tudor Vladimirescu, Romania
2026-09-06
Largest in 2026
M4.6
9 km ESE of Vama Buzăului, Romania
2026-08-11
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Romania
Romania experiences significant earthquakes from the Vrancea seismic zone, one of the most active intermediate-depth earthquake sources in Europe.
Romania Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Romania has recorded 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Romania in 2026 was a magnitude 4.6 event near Vama Buzăului, Romania.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Romania?
In the past 30 days, 1 earthquakes have been recorded in the Romania region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Romania?
The largest recent earthquake in the Romania area was a magnitude 4.1 event that occurred 4 km ENE of Tudor Vladimirescu, Romania.
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