Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.5 earthquake 1 km SSW of Paltin, Romania
A magnitude 4.5 earthquake struck 1 km SSW of Paltin, Romania at Feb 26, 2026, 17:21 UTC, at a depth of 116 km. The epicentre was 38 km (23 mi) WNW of Focsani. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.5 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Feb 26, 2026, 17:21 UTC |
| Depth | 115.8 km |
| Coordinates | 45.768, 26.708 |
| Felt reports | 1 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 2 km W of Lunca Jariștei, Romania | 50 km / 31 mi | depth 125 km | |
| 4.1 | 4 km ENE of Tudor Vladimirescu, Romania | 80 km / 50 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.3 | 13 km N of Gura Teghii, Romania | 28 km / 18 mi | depth 149 km | |
| 4.6 | 9 km ESE of Vama Buzăului, Romania | 52 km / 32 mi | depth 140 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.