Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 80.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Nereju
Country overviewRomania
M3.3 Earthquake near Nereju (Romania)
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About this earthquake
On September 29, 2026 at 07:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Nereju (Romania). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 80 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Romania: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
80 km
80 km — close to the regional average (84 km)
Regional average: 84 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
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 85 Catalogue entries
Of 84 other entries for this area and period, 33 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
459
Country (24h)
Romania
2