Earthquakes in Romania — October 2026
1 earthquakes were recorded in Romania during October 2026, an average of 0.0 per day.
1 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 125 km.
The month's largest event in Romania was a magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Lunca Jariștei, Romania on 19 October 2026 at 08:51 UTC. A magnitude 4.5 earthquake radiates roughly 85 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Romania monthly average of 1 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet 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 1 in the magnitude 4 range.
That is 29% below the 1 events Romania averages per month across the 5 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Romania, October 2026
1 event listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | Lunca Jariștei, Romania | 124.8 | Romania | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Romania in October 2026?
1 earthquakes were recorded in Romania during October 2026, of which 1 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Romania in October 2026?
A magnitude 4.5 event near Lunca Jariștei, Romania on 19 October 2026.
Other months in Romania
Magnitudes for October 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.