Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Păuliș
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M2.7 Earthquake near Păuliș (Romania)
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About this earthquake
On October 7, 2026 at 00:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Păuliș (Romania). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (83.9 km)
Regional average: 83.9 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Arad International Airport25.4 kmStraight-line distance
Romania · ARW · LRAR - Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport38.6 kmStraight-line distanceRomania · TSR · LRTR
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Romania
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 154 Catalogue entries
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