M2.9
Depth:
30.0 km
M2.9 Earthquake near Brașov (Romania)
About this earthquake
On May 9, 2026 at 22:50 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Brașov (Romania). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
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Shallow
30 km
30 km — shallower than the regional average (85.1 km)
Regional average: 85.1 km
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Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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