Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 13.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
ROMANIA
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M4.4 Earthquake near ROMANIA (Romania)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near ROMANIA (Romania) on August 22, 2025 at 11:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 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
6125179635441f6f9829d45917df912112ce1848
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-22 11:18:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.12780,
23.24800
Temperature
26.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
13 km
13 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
Felt reports
151felt 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: Aug 23, 2025, 7:11 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Romania
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 86 Catalogue entries
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