Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Romania
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M4.0 Earthquake near Romania (Romania)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Romania (Romania) on August 22, 2025 at 11:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
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Details
ID
4d2af371d2375ae21dc6b50d53e9c993b82ccab3
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-22 11:18:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
45.08000,
23.14000
Temperature
26.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 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 ≥ 3.0 · 86 Catalogue entries
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