Earthquakes in Romania — August 2026
2 earthquakes were recorded in Romania during August 2026, an average of 0.1 per day.
2 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 142 km.
The month's largest event in Romania was a magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Lunca Jariștei, Romania on 11 August 2026 at 17:21 UTC. A magnitude 4.6 earthquake radiates roughly 120 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is well above the Romania monthly average of 2 events over the period we cover — an unusually active month.
0% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 100% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). A substantial share of intermediate-depth events points to a subducting slab beneath the region rather than purely crustal faulting.
By band, the catalogue holds 2 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.6 near Lunca Jariștei, Romania on 11 August at 140 km; M4.4 near Comandău, Romania on 25 August at 144 km.
That is 33% above the 2 events Romania averages per month across the 4 months on record.
This month also holds the strongest earthquake recorded in Romania in our entire catalogue.
Largest earthquakes in Romania, August 2026
2 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | Lunca Jariștei, Romania | 140.0 | Romania | View details View | |
| 4.4 | Comandău, Romania | 143.6 | Romania | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Romania in August 2026?
2 earthquakes were recorded in Romania during August 2026, of which 2 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Romania in August 2026?
A magnitude 4.6 event near Lunca Jariștei, Romania on 11 August 2026.
Other months in Romania
Magnitudes for August 2026 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.