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M3.2 Earthquake near Valea Sării (Romania)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 17:37:58 UTC Local time: —

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M3.2 Earthquake near Valea Sării (Romania) · 2026-08-31 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.2 Earthquake near Valea Sării (Romania) · 2026-08-31 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2026 at 17:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Valea Sării (Romania). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 85 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

ID
49328b6da5d6a2daaf8829d92328bd0cf7fdea9b
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
84.5 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 17:37:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Romania
City
Valea Sării
County
Vrancea
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.84250, 26.79960
Temperature
23.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 84.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 84.5 km
Intermediate
84.5 km
84.5 km — close to 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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