Earthquakes in Romania
Romania appears infrequently in the record, with just 1 events in the past 30 days, of which 6 reached magnitude 4 or above, the point at which shaking becomes widely noticeable.
6 earthquakes have been recorded in Romania in our catalogue, 1 of them in the past 30 days.
The average magnitude is 4.4 and the average focal depth 130 km. 6 events reached magnitude 4 or above, but none reached magnitude 5.
The strongest earthquake recorded in Romania in this period was a magnitude 4.6 event near Lunca Jariștei, Romania on 11 August 2026, at a depth of 140 km. A magnitude 4.6 earthquake radiates roughly 120 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
Locations recording the most events include Gura Teghii (3), Lunca Jariștei (1), Paltin (1), Comandău (1).
0% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 100% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). A substantial share of intermediate-depth events points to a subducting slab beneath the region rather than purely crustal faulting.
The deepest event on record here was a magnitude 4.4 earthquake at 144 km beneath Comandău, Romania on 25 August 2026.
By band, the catalogue holds 6 in the magnitude 4 range.
No event in this record carries a USGS link to NOAA tsunami information.
All recorded earthquakes in Romania
6 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | Comandău, Romania | 143.6 | Romania | View details View | |
| 4.6 | Lunca Jariștei, Romania | 140.0 | Romania | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Paltin, Romania | 110.5 | Romania | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Gura Teghii, Romania | 130.7 | Romania | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Gura Teghii, Romania | 136.2 | Romania | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Gura Teghii, Romania | 120.8 | Romania | View details View |
Strongest recorded earthquakes in Romania
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | Lunca Jariștei, Romania | 140.0 | Romania | View details View | |
| 4.5 | Paltin, Romania | 110.5 | Romania | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Comandău, Romania | 143.6 | Romania | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Gura Teghii, Romania | 120.8 | Romania | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Gura Teghii, Romania | 136.2 | Romania | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Gura Teghii, Romania | 130.7 | Romania | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in Romania?
6 earthquakes are recorded in Romania in our catalogue, including 1 in the past 30 days and 6 of magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Romania?
The largest recorded here was a magnitude 4.6 event near Lunca Jariștei, Romania on 11 August 2026.
Is Romania at risk of earthquakes?
Earthquake hazard depends on proximity to active faults and plate boundaries rather than on national borders. The record for Romania shows 6 events of magnitude 4 or above, which is the band at which shaking becomes widely noticeable. Consult your national seismic hazard agency for building-code and preparedness guidance.
Earthquakes in Romania by month
Event counts for Romania reflect seismic network density as well as genuine activity. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.