Magnitude
M1.9
- Depth
- 58.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
ROMANIA
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M1.9 Earthquake near ROMANIA (Romania)
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About this earthquake
On August 23, 2025 at 16:17 UTC, a magnitude M1.9 earthquake occurred near ROMANIA (Romania). With a focal depth of about 58 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
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Details
ID
4b791bc033b6b9e7a37c5407be4c198f7e89feb2
Magnitude
M1.9
Depth
58.2 km
UTC time
2025-08-23 16:17:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.22970,
25.40610
Temperature
16.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
58.2 km
58.2 km — shallower than the regional average (84.4 km)
Regional average: 84.4 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
Romania
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 154 Catalogue entries
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