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M4.0 Earthquake near Gura Teghii (Romania)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 02:28:01 UTC Local time: —

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M4.0 Earthquake near Gura Teghii (Romania) · 2026-04-08 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M4.0 Earthquake near Gura Teghii (Romania) · 2026-04-08 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On April 8, 2026 at 02:28 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Gura Teghii (Romania). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 148 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

ID
4e74480b885601fdecfa5943cfaebfc10e1da905
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
147.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 02:28:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Romania
City
Gura Teghii
County
Buzău
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.57570, 26.31840

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 147.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 147.7 km
Intermediate
147.7 km
147.7 km — deeper than 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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