M3.2
Depth:
84.5 km
M3.2 Earthquake near Valea Sării (Romania)
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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Intermediate
84.5 km
84.5 km — close to the regional average (84.9 km)
Regional average: 84.9 km
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Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
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