Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sturzovca
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M3.0 Earthquake near Sturzovca (Moldova)
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About this earthquake
On January 23, 2026 at 03:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Sturzovca (Moldova). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
02cd569a5c77ae387ca136e337f6c9724cebdaff
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-23 03:15:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Sturzovca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
47.83000,
27.72000
Temperature
-2.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to the regional average (7.5 km)
Regional average: 7.5 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Moldova
Context for this earthquake
22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 1 Catalogue entries
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