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M3.1 Earthquake near Potecu (Romania)

UTC time: 2026-07-25 12:13:24 UTC Local time: —

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M3.1 Earthquake near Potecu (Romania) · 2026-07-25 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.1 Earthquake near Potecu (Romania) · 2026-07-25 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On July 25, 2026 at 12:13 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Potecu (Romania). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 103 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

ID
3933022328d1d43472077624d68a0f75bc4f5d8b
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
103.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-25 12:13:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Romania
City
Potecu
County
Buzău
Village
Potecu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.46070, 26.53280
Temperature
18.7°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 103.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 103.1 km
Intermediate
103.1 km
103.1 km — deeper than the regional average (84.4 km)
Regional average: 84.4 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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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 86 Catalogue entries

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