M4.5 earthquake: Romania
According to EMSC, a magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck near Romania on October 19, 2026. It was recorded at 11:51 AM GMT+3 at a depth of 124 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by EMSC.
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Magnitude
M4.5
Mb · Light
Depth
124 km
Intermediate
Time (UTC)
08:51:57 AM
October 19, 2026
Local time
11:51 AM
October 19, 2026 · GMT+3
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 52 km from Buzău.
- Buzău · 52 km NW
- Brașov · 58 km E
- Sfintu-Gheorghe · 60 km SE
- Ploiești · 63 km N
- Focșani · 72 km W
Earthquakes recorded nearby afterwards
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.
Earthquake history of the area
From 1990 until this earthquake, 80 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M7.0 earthquake on May 30, 1990.
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 19, 2026 earthquake near Romania?
The earthquake occurred near Romania at 45.474° N, 26.315° E, at a depth of 124 km. The nearest town was Buzău, about 52 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Romania?
EMSC reported a magnitude of Mb 4.5 (light). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Were there aftershocks after the earthquake near Romania?
No other earthquakes have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter since this one.