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M2.8 Depth: 125.6 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Colții de Jos (Romania)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 12:27:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Colții de Jos (Romania) on July 21, 2026 at 12:27 UTC. At around 126 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Romania: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
125.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 12:27:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Romania
City
Colții de Jos
County
Buzău
Village
Colții de Jos
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.37630, 26.39590
Temperature
23.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 125.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 125.6 km
Intermediate
125.6 km
125.6 km — deeper than the regional average (85.5 km)
Regional average: 85.5 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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