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M3.3 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Plopu (Romania)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 06:54:08 UTC Local time: —
M3.3 earthquake near Plopu on Sep 1, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.3 Earthquake near Plopu (Romania) · 2026-09-01 06:54:08 UTC

About this earthquake

On September 1, 2026 at 06:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Plopu (Romania). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-01 06:54:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Romania
City
Plopu
County
Vrancea
Village
Plopu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.65070, 26.95640
Temperature
22.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 km
30 km — shallower than the regional average (84.9 km)
Regional average: 84.9 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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