M2.2 Depth: 18.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near ROMANIA (Romania)

UTC time: 2025-08-03 12:04:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near ROMANIA (Romania) on August 3, 2025 at 12:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.2

Depth

18.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-03 12:04:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Romania

Source

emsc

Coordinates

46.00600, 27.16810

Temperature

28.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

18 km

18 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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Country (24h)

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