Disasters · Earthquake

M4.6 · Romania

First tracked 11 August 2026 · Last updated 12 August 2026

M4.6

Magnitude

140 km

Depth

3,931,640

Population exposed

3.9 million in MMI>=III

Exposure detail

An M4.6 earthquake struck 7 km west of Lunca Jariștei, Romania, at a depth of 140 km. The quake was felt in 3 reports and exposed an estimated 3,931,640 people across the region. No tsunami was generated.

Sources

USGS ↗GDACS ↗

Source: USGS & GDACS · figures reported · Reviewed