M2.5
Depth:
22.9 km
M2.5 Earthquake near Tudor Vladimirescu (Romania)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Tudor Vladimirescu (Romania) on April 27, 2026 at 18:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
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Shallow
22.9 km
22.9 km — shallower than the regional average (85.1 km)
Regional average: 85.1 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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