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M2.6 Depth: 78.3 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Nistorești (Romania)

UTC time: 2026-01-17 14:44:58 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
78.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-17 14:44:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Romania
City
Nistorești
County
Vrancea
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.73660, 26.46450
Temperature
-6.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 78.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 78.3 km
Intermediate
78.3 km
78.3 km — close to the regional average (85.1 km)
Regional average: 85.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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