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M3.3 Earthquake near Nehoiu (Romania)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 10:22:20 UTC Local time: —

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M3.3 Earthquake near Nehoiu (Romania) · 2026-08-06 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.3 Earthquake near Nehoiu (Romania) · 2026-08-06 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Nehoiu (Romania) on August 6, 2026 at 10:22 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 140 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

ID
8b5a5ab22312a64f7551ee9ea8d6bfc1b8f0261c
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
140.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-06 10:22:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Romania
City
Nehoiu
County
Buzău
Village
Curmătura
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.37720, 26.30010
Temperature
27.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 140 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 140 km
Intermediate
140 km
140 km — deeper than 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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