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M2.6 Depth: 11.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Fruntișeni (Romania)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 07:03:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 8, 2026 at 07:03 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Fruntișeni (Romania). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-08 07:03:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Romania
City
Fruntișeni
County
Vaslui
Village
Fruntișeni
Source
emsc
Coordinates
46.20000, 27.73000
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than the regional average (84.9 km)
Regional average: 84.9 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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