As of 23 October 2026, 1 earthquake has been recorded in or near Romania in the past 24 hours, 4 in the last 7 days and 16 in the last 30 days. The strongest was a magnitude 4.5 event near Romania at 124 km depth on 19 October 2026. Counts are compiled from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and update automatically.
Romania’s Vrancea zone produces strong intermediate-depth earthquakes felt across the region. The map above shows live earthquakes and recent activity in Romania - today, yesterday, this week and the last 30 days - including magnitude, depth and timing. Data is sourced from USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks and updates automatically.
Whether you are checking for a quake that happened just now, looking for a USGS-style earthquake map for Romania, tracking tremors and seismic activity over the last 7 days, or watching for a big or major earthquake, this page stays current. For instant earthquake alerts in Romania - the moment a quake strikes near you - the free QuakeMate earthquake alert app sends real-time push notifications with custom magnitude and region rules.
Latest earthquakes in Romania
Show the full list of 16 recent earthquakes
- 3.9ROMANIA23 hours ago · 22/10/2026, 22:00:35 · 75 km deep
- 3.0ROMANIA2 days ago · 21/10/2026, 15:03:37 · 4 km deep
- 2.4ROMANIA4 days ago · 19/10/2026, 18:06:46 · 13 km deep
- 4.52 km W of Lunca Jariștei, Romania4 days ago · 19/10/2026, 08:51:57 · 125 km deep
- 3.0ROMANIA1 week ago · 16/10/2026, 07:38:40 · 64 km deep
- 3.4ROMANIA1 week ago · 11/10/2026, 15:41:08 · 118 km deep
- 2.8ROMANIA2 weeks ago · 07/10/2026, 00:59:38 · 5 km deep
- 3.8ROMANIA2 weeks ago · 05/10/2026, 05:36:27 · 134 km deep
- 3.4ROMANIA2 weeks ago · 04/10/2026, 08:09:14 · 125 km deep
- 3.1ROMANIA2 weeks ago · 04/10/2026, 03:05:17 · 115 km deep
- 3.5ROMANIA2 weeks ago · 03/10/2026, 01:22:25 · 141 km deep
- 2.9ROMANIA2 weeks ago · 02/10/2026, 23:41:35 · 137 km deep
- 3.4ROMANIA3 weeks ago · 29/09/2026, 07:43:52 · 84 km deep
- 3.3ROMANIA3 weeks ago · 28/09/2026, 03:48:33 · 81 km deep
- 3.2ROMANIA4 weeks ago · 25/09/2026, 19:11:42 · 118 km deep
- 3.3ROMANIA4 weeks ago · 24/09/2026, 22:33:03 · 143 km deep
Did people in Romania feel recent earthquakes?
No community-felt earthquakes reported in Romania in the current feed. When the ground moves, QuakeMate users report what they felt in seconds - be the first.
Watching Romania from abroad?
Many people reading this page are not in Romania - they are checking on family, friends or colleagues who are. Here is what the most significant recent earthquake actually means, in plain terms.
- How strong was it
- A magnitude 4.5 earthquake near 2 km W of Lunca Jariștei, Romania on 19/10/2026, 08:51:57 - a light earthquake, usually felt near the epicentre but rarely damaging.
- Was it widely felt
- No felt reports have been submitted for this earthquake yet. That is common for events offshore, at depth, or away from populated areas.
- What happens next
- 2 further earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or above have been recorded in Romania since. Aftershocks typically continue for days to weeks and decay in frequency.
Earthquakes in Romania: frequently asked questions
Were there any earthquakes in Romania today?
Yes - 1 earthquake has been recorded in or near Romania in the last 24 hours, the most recent a magnitude 3.9 near Romania. See the live map above for today's activity.
How many earthquakes were there in Romania yesterday?
No earthquakes were recorded in or near Romania in the 24 hours before today (yesterday), based on USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks.
How many earthquakes have there been in Romania this week (last 7 days)?
4 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Romania in the last 7 days, according to USGS, EMSC and regional seismic networks tracked by QuakeMate.
How many earthquakes have there been in Romania in the last 30 days?
16 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Romania in the last 30 days (the past month). The largest was magnitude 4.5.
Are there earthquakes in Romania?
Yes. Romania is seismically active - 16 earthquakes have been recorded in or near Romania in the last 30 days. Romania’s Vrancea zone produces strong intermediate-depth earthquakes felt across the region.
What was the most recent earthquake in Romania?
The most recent earthquake in Romania was a magnitude 3.9 event near Romania at a depth of 75 km.
What is the strongest recent earthquake in Romania?
The strongest earthquake in the recent Romania feed was magnitude 4.5, located near Romania.
Is Romania in an earthquake zone?
Romania’s Vrancea zone produces strong intermediate-depth earthquakes felt across the region.
How many earthquakes does Romania get per year?
The exact yearly total depends on the magnitude threshold counted, but Romania's rate is reflected in its recent activity: 16 earthquakes in the last 30 days alone. Romania’s Vrancea zone produces strong intermediate-depth earthquakes felt across the region. QuakeMate tracks every event in real time so you can see the running tally.
Is there a tsunami warning for Romania?
Major undersea earthquakes near Romania can trigger tsunami warnings. QuakeMate flags tsunami-capable events on the live map and in alerts; see quakemate.app/tsunamis-in/romania for current tsunami risk and recent coastal activity for Romania.
Is there an earthquake alert app for Romania?
Yes. QuakeMate is a free iOS app that sends real-time earthquake alerts for Romania, with custom magnitude and region rules so you are notified the moment a quake strikes near you. It also offers a live map, "Did You Feel It" community reports and tsunami warnings. Download it at quakemate.app/download.
What is the best app to track earthquakes in Romania?
QuakeMate is a top-rated, free earthquake tracker for Romania: real-time data from USGS, EMSC and regional networks, instant push alerts, a live map, magnitude and depth for every event, and community felt reports. Available on iOS at quakemate.app/download.
Where can I see a USGS earthquake map for Romania?
QuakeMate plots USGS, EMSC and regional earthquake data for Romania on the interactive map above, updated automatically. Each event shows magnitude, depth, location and time, and links to a permalink page - a faster, mobile-friendly way to read the same USGS data.
Has there been a big earthquake in Romania recently?
The strongest recent earthquake in or near Romania was magnitude 4.5 near Romania. No major (M6+) earthquake has hit recently, but conditions can change quickly. See the live map and full list above for the latest activity.
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Earthquake data via the QuakeMate API (USGS, EMSC and regional agencies). Magnitudes and locations are preliminary and may be revised.