Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 16.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Tudor Vladimirescu
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M3.1 Earthquake near Tudor Vladimirescu (Romania)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Tudor Vladimirescu (Romania) on September 6, 2026 at 22:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
516a71b7709ebbb8c2339843e744d827b0e4c0a2
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
16.8 km
UTC time
2026-09-06 22:08:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Tudor Vladimirescu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.54980,
27.66150
Temperature
15.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
16.8 km
16.8 km — shallower than the regional average (84 km)
Regional average: 84 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
Felt reports
4felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake
Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.
Data updated: Sep 6, 2026, 10:51 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 20, 2026, 4:07 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Romania
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 77 Catalogue entries
Of 76 other entries for this area and period, 58 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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