Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 130.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Poenițele
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M3.0 Earthquake near Poenițele (Romania)
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About this earthquake
On September 25, 2026 at 19:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Poenițele (Romania). At around 130 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Romania: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
130 km
130 km — deeper than the regional average (84 km)
Regional average: 84 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Romania
Context for this earthquake
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 85 Catalogue entries
Of 84 other entries for this area and period, 75 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
451
Country (24h)
Romania
2