Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 140.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Nereju
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M3.8 Earthquake near Nereju (Romania)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Nereju (Romania) on October 5, 2026 at 05:36 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
Depth profile
Intermediate
140 km
140 km — deeper than the regional average (83.9 km)
Regional average: 83.9 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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