Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 86.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Nistorești
Country overviewRomania
M2.9 Earthquake near Nistorești (Romania)
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About this earthquake
On January 13, 2026 at 09:05 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Nistorești (Romania). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 86 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
86.1 km
86.1 km — close to 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
Romania
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 154 Catalogue entries
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