Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1736090 |
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| Event time | 2026-08-25 01:56:38 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-08-24 22:56:38 - [It was night in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-08-25 02:48:35 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.4 |
| Depth | 143.594 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Medium deep |
| Mercalli scale | 3 |
| Possible effects | Any people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing back and forth. People outdoors might not realize that an earthquake is occurring. |
| Data status | reviewed |
| Data provider | USGS |
| Continent | Europe |
|---|---|
| Country | Romania |
| Administration area | Covasna |
| Nearest settlement | Comandau |
| Distance | 13 km |
| Course | SSE |
| Surface type | underground quake |