Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1583375 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-02-26 17:21:51 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-02-26 15:21:51 - [It was afternoon in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-02-26 17:24:34 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.4 |
| Depth | 120 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 | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | Europe |
|---|---|
| Country | Romania |
| Administration area | Judeţul Vrancea |
| Nearest settlement | Batcari |
| Distance | 1 km |
| Course | N |
| Surface type | underground quake |