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M3.2 Earthquake near Bătrâni (Romania)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 03:39:42 UTC Local time: —

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M3.2 Earthquake near Bătrâni (Romania) · 2026-01-12 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.2 Earthquake near Bătrâni (Romania) · 2026-01-12 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On January 12, 2026 at 03:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Bătrâni (Romania). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 133 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
09e2ad9c8e6e6b90449c63844cc86a9fa80951ff
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
133.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 03:39:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Romania
City
Bătrâni
County
Prahova
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.36770, 26.08710
Temperature
-13.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 133 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 133 km
Intermediate
133 km
133 km — deeper than the regional average (84.4 km)
Regional average: 84.4 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 86 Catalogue entries

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