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M3.0 Earthquake near Nistorești (Romania)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 11:09:21 UTC Local time: —

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M3.0 Earthquake near Nistorești (Romania) · 2026-04-08 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.0 Earthquake near Nistorești (Romania) · 2026-04-08 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On April 8, 2026 at 11:09 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Nistorești (Romania). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 86 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

ID
8930ee0fa13fe67a0fe5f35a69e2bb6aba1330bc
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
85.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-08 11:09:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Romania
City
Nistorești
County
Vrancea
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.76260, 26.59960
Temperature
2.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 85.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 85.5 km
Intermediate
85.5 km
85.5 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

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 86 Catalogue entries

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