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M2.8 Depth: 133.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Terca (Romania)

UTC time: 2026-07-17 08:00:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Terca (Romania) on July 17, 2026 at 08:00 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 133 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
133.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-17 08:00:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Romania
City
Terca
County
Buzău
Village
Terca
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.54320, 26.56060
Temperature
22.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 133 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 133 km
Intermediate
133 km
133 km — deeper than the regional average (85.1 km)
Regional average: 85.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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