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M2.8 Depth: 146.7 km

M2.8 Earthquake near După Măgura (Romania)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 16:17:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near După Măgura (Romania) on January 9, 2026 at 16:17 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 147 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
146.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-09 16:17:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Romania
City
După Măgura
County
Vrancea
Village
După Măgura
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.62470, 26.75760
Temperature
-1.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 146.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 146.7 km
Intermediate
146.7 km
146.7 km — deeper than 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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