Earthquakes reported in Romania and Panama

A minor earthquake with a magnitude of 3.0 occurred in the Vrancea-Buzău seismic zone in Romania on October 12, 2026, at 17:53:26 local time. According to the National Institute for Earth Physics (INCDFP), the tremor occurred at a depth of 100.3 kilometers, classifying it as an intermediate-depth earthquake characteristic of the Vrancea region.

The seismic event was felt in several areas, including 45 kilometers south of Buzău, 50 kilometers south of Focșani, 73 kilometers southeast of Sfântu Gheorghe, 77 kilometers northeast of Ploiești, and 77 kilometers east of Brașov.

In a separate seismic event, Panama has declared a national state of emergency following a 7.7 magnitude earthquake. The country has experienced over 200 aftershocks, resulting in at least 27 injuries and damage to approximately 900 homes and local infrastructure in central provinces.