Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 20.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Mahriu
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M2.5 Earthquake near Mahriu (Romania)
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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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Details
Depth profile
Shallow
20.1 km
20.1 km — shallower than the regional average (84.4 km)
Regional average: 84.4 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
Romania
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 154 Catalogue entries
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