Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Băile Herculane
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M3.2 Earthquake near Băile Herculane (Romania)
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About this earthquake
On September 20, 2026 at 18:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Băile Herculane (Romania). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
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Details
ID
700374baf37080e47ca6939fb823291d4328c7ee
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-20 18:18:00 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
44.91950,
22.46950
Temperature
17.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (83.4 km)
Regional average: 83.4 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
1felt 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 20, 2026, 6:24 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 21, 2026, 12:22 AM UTC
Source: EMSC / LastQuake
Romania
Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 78 Catalogue entries
Of 77 other entries for this area and period, 46 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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