M4.0 earthquake: Romania
According to EMSC, a magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck near Romania on October 23, 2026. It was recorded at 01:00 AM GMT+3 at a depth of 82 km.
Magnitude and location may later be revised by EMSC.
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Magnitude
M4.0
Ml · Light
Depth
82 km
Intermediate
Time (UTC)
10:00:41 PM
October 22, 2026
Local time
01:00 AM
October 23, 2026 · GMT+3
Nearest towns and cities
The epicenter was about 41 km from Focșani.
- Focșani · 41 km W
- Buzău · 56 km N
- Sfintu-Gheorghe · 72 km E
- Brașov · 82 km E
- Ploiești · 92 km NE
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, 82 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.
- M7.0Nistore?ti, Romania · 5 km W · 89 kmUSGS
- M6.3N?ruja, Romania · 2 km SSW · 88 kmUSGS
- M5.9Paltin, Romania · 7 km W · 96 kmUSGS
- M5.6Nereju Mic, Romania · 13 km W · 97 kmUSGS
- M5.6Nereju Mic, Romania · 7 km WNW · 92 kmUSGS
- M5.6Panciu, Romania · 5 km E · 32 kmUSGS
- M5.5Comand?u, Romania · 15 km SE · 151 kmUSGS
- M5.4Lunca Jari?tei, Romania · 5 km WSW · 156 kmUSGS
Source: USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat).
Frequently asked questions
Where was the October 23, 2026 earthquake near Romania?
The earthquake occurred near Romania at 45.650° N, 26.660° E, at a depth of 82 km. The nearest town was Focșani, about 41 km away.
How strong was the earthquake near Romania?
EMSC reported a magnitude of Ml 4.0 (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.