M4.4 Depth: 143.6 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Gura Teghii (Romania)

UTC time: 2026-08-25 01:56:39 UTC Local time: —

M4.4 earthquake near Gura Teghii on Aug 25, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.4 Earthquake near Gura Teghii (Romania) · 2026-08-25 01:56:39 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Gura Teghii (Romania) on August 25, 2026 at 01:56 UTC. At around 144 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

143.6 km

UTC time

2026-08-25 01:56:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Romania

City

Gura Teghii

County

Buzău

Source

usgs

Coordinates

45.65540, 26.33490

Temperature

13.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

143.6 km

143.6 km — deeper than the regional average (84.9 km)

Regional average: 84.9 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

5 Felt reports · max reported intensity 2

Tectonic context

Located on the Eurasia Plate.

Near the boundary Anatolia ↔ Eurasia · about 546 km away

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