Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 63.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Valea Doftanei
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M3.0 Earthquake near Valea Doftanei (Romania)
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About this earthquake
On October 16, 2026 at 07:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Valea Doftanei (Romania). With a focal depth of about 64 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
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Depth profile
Shallow
63.8 km
63.8 km — shallower than the regional average (84 km)
Regional average: 84 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport33.6 kmStraight-line distance
Romania · GHV · LRBV
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 86 Catalogue entries
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