M2.5
Depth:
20.1 km
M2.5 Earthquake near Mahriu (Romania)
About this earthquake
On August 31, 2026 at 15:46 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Mahriu (Romania). With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
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Depth profile
Shallow
20.1 km
20.1 km — shallower than the regional average (84.9 km)
Regional average: 84.9 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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