Vrancea seismic zone experiences magnitude 3.8 earthquake

A magnitude 3.8 earthquake occurred in the Vrancea seismic zone of Romania on Monday morning, October 5, 2026. According to data from the National Institute for Earth Physics (INCDFP), the tremor was recorded at approximately 08:36 local time at a depth of between 133.5 and 140 kilometers.

The earthquake was classified as a weak tremor with an intensity of II. The epicenter was located near Focșani and Buzău, with effects felt at various distances from Sfântu Gheorghe, Brașov, and Ploiești.

This event follows a period of increased seismic activity in the region. Recent tremors in the Vrancea area include a magnitude 3.4 and 3.1 earthquake on October 4, as well as multiple movements recorded between September 22 and September 29.