Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 131.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
ROMANIA
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M4.2 Earthquake near ROMANIA (Romania)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near ROMANIA (Romania) on May 16, 2025 at 21:59 UTC. At around 132 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
28f05d641e2e568bd10ad8aa06fcdd2aca0731d6
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
131.9 km
UTC time
2025-05-16 21:59:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.55870,
26.48020
Temperature
6.7°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
131.9 km
131.9 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
Felt reports
4felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: May 17, 2025, 7:34 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Romania
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 86 Catalogue entries
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