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M1.6 Depth: 19.4 km

M1.6 Earthquake near ROMANIA (Romania)

UTC time: 2025-05-28 19:12:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.6 earthquake was recorded near ROMANIA (Romania) on May 28, 2025 at 19:12 UTC. With a focal depth of about 19 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M1.6
Depth
19.4 km
UTC time
2025-05-28 19:12:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Romania
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.67520, 27.55860
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.4 km
Shallow
19.4 km
19.4 km — shallower than the regional average (85.3 km)
Regional average: 85.3 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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