M4.6
Depth:
140.0 km
M4.6 Earthquake near Chiojdu (Romania)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Chiojdu (Romania) on August 11, 2026 at 17:21 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 140 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by USGS. Romania: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 3 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.
Map
Depth profile
Intermediate
140 km
140 km — deeper than the regional average (85.4 km)
Regional average: 85.4 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Estimated impact
2
Felt reports · max reported intensity 2.2
Tectonic context
Located on the Eurasia Plate.
Near the boundary Anatolia ↔ Eurasia · about 530 km away
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
586
Country (24h)
Romania
3