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M2.9 Depth: 86.1 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Nistorești (Romania)

UTC time: 2026-01-13 09:05:06 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
86.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-13 09:05:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Romania
City
Nistorești
County
Vrancea
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.72570, 26.60710
Temperature
-5.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 86.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 86.1 km
Intermediate
86.1 km
86.1 km — close to the regional average (85.1 km)
Regional average: 85.1 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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