Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 125.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Colții de Jos
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M2.8 Earthquake near Colții de Jos (Romania)
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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.
Details
ID
3d597e06a0ba99ae845d51d18328b441c9d27751
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
125.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-21 12:27:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Colții de Jos
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.37630,
26.39590
Temperature
23.4°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
125.6 km
125.6 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
Romania
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 154 Catalogue entries
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