M2.2
Depth:
12.0 km
M2.2 Earthquake near Liebling (Romania)
About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Liebling (Romania) on August 11, 2026 at 01:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia. Romania: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.
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Depth profile
Shallow
12 km
12 km — shallower than the regional average (85.4 km)
Regional average: 85.4 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
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
592
Country (24h)
Romania
3