Earthquakes in Romania — May 2025
2 earthquakes were recorded in Romania during May 2025, an average of 0.1 per day.
2 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 133 km.
The month's largest event in Romania was a magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Gura Teghii, Romania on 11 May 2025 at 18:34 UTC. A magnitude 4.2 earthquake radiates roughly 30 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is well above the Romania monthly average of 2 events over the period we cover — an unusually active month.
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.
By band, the catalogue holds 2 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.2 near Gura Teghii, Romania on 11 May at 136 km; M4.2 near Gura Teghii, Romania on 16 May at 131 km.
That is 33% above the 2 events Romania averages per month across the 4 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Romania, May 2025
2 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.2 | Gura Teghii, Romania | 130.7 | Romania | View details View | |
| 4.2 | Gura Teghii, Romania | 136.2 | Romania | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Romania in May 2025?
2 earthquakes were recorded in Romania during May 2025, of which 2 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Romania in May 2025?
A magnitude 4.2 event near Gura Teghii, Romania on 11 May 2025.
Other months in Romania
Magnitudes for May 2025 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.