M2.6
Depth:
120.9 km
M2.6 Earthquake near Butucoasa (Romania)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Butucoasa (Romania) on August 15, 2026 at 06:50 UTC. At around 121 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
120.9 km
120.9 km — deeper than the regional average (85.8 km)
Regional average: 85.8 km
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Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
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