„N-au mai pomenit așa cutremur”. Catastrofa seismică ce a zguduit România de Sfânta Paraschiva

Romania has experienced numerous earthquakes, with the most significant occurring on Saint Parascheva's day in 1802. This earthquake devastated cities, particularly in Bucharest, and was felt across a vast area, affecting regions as far as Moscow and Istanbul. The Vrancea region is the primary source of seismic activity in Romania, responsible for over 90% of the country's earthquakes. The 1802 earthquake, described as a 'mega-earthquake', caused widespread destruction and loss of life, marking a catastrophic event in Romanian history. Experts note such powerful earthquakes are rare, occurring approximately once every thousand years.