M2.9 Depth: 132.7 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Bătrâni (Romania)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 16:54:20 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 28, 2026 at 16:54 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Bătrâni (Romania). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 133 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
132.7 km
UTC time
2026-08-28 16:54:20 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Bătrâni
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.32770, 26.14550
Temperature
9.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 132.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 132.7 km
Intermediate
132.7 km
132.7 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

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