Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Popeni
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M2.9 Earthquake near Popeni (Romania)
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About this earthquake
On October 21, 2026 at 15:03 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Popeni (Romania). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (84.1 km)
Regional average: 84.1 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 ≥ 2.0 · 154 Catalogue entries
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