M2.1
Depth:
15.0 km
M2.1 Earthquake near Brădiceni (Romania)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Brădiceni (Romania) on August 27, 2026 at 17:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia.
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Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than the regional average (84.9 km)
Regional average: 84.9 km
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Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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