Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 78.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Nistorești
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M2.6 Earthquake near Nistorești (Romania)
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About this earthquake
On January 17, 2026 at 14:44 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Nistorești (Romania). At around 78 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
78.3 km
78.3 km — close to the regional average (84.4 km)
Regional average: 84.4 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
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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