Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 83.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Vintileasca
Country overviewRomania
M4.0 Earthquake near Vintileasca (Romania)
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About this earthquake
On October 22, 2026 at 22:00 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Vintileasca (Romania). At around 84 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Romania: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.
Details
Depth profile
Intermediate
83.7 km
83.7 km — close to the regional average (84.1 km)
Regional average: 84.1 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 ≥ 3.0 · 86 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
652
Country (24h)
Romania
2