Back to map
M4.2 Depth: 131.9 km

M4.2 Earthquake near ROMANIA (Romania)

UTC time: 2025-05-16 21:59:15 UTC Local time: —
M4.2 earthquake near ROMANIA on May 16, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M4.2 Earthquake near ROMANIA (Romania) · 2025-05-16 21:59:15 UTC

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

Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
131.9 km
UTC time
2025-05-16 21:59:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Romania
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.55870, 26.48020
Temperature
6.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 131.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 131.9 km
Intermediate
131.9 km
131.9 km — deeper than the regional average (85.3 km)
Regional average: 85.3 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Historic earthquake map · Romania

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Romania

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share