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M2.9 Earthquake near Szirmabesenyő, Great Plain and North (Hungary)

UTC time: 2026-09-17 19:17:56 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
87.0 km
Source
EMSC

Great Plain and North · Szirmabesenyő

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About this earthquake

On September 17, 2026 at 19:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Szirmabesenyő, Great Plain and North (Hungary). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 87 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 87 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 87 km
Intermediate
87 km
87 km — deeper than the regional average (16.9 km)
Regional average: 16.9 km
Why depth matters

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

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Context for this earthquake

22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 9 Catalogue entries

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