11 May 2025
(Photo: National Institute for Research and Development of Earth Physics)
The 4.6-magnitude earthquakes that occurred in Romania could be felt by residents of Izmail district in Odesa region.
According to the National Institute for Research and Development of Earth Physics, the tremors were recorded at 21:34.
The earthquake occurred 49 kilometers west of the Romanian city of Focsani, 62 kilometers east of Sfiantu-Gheorghe, 64 kilometers north of Buzau, 73 kilometers east of Brasov, and 92 kilometers northeast of Ploiesti.
The earthquake occurred at a depth of 140 kilometers.
No information on damage or casualties has been reported so far.
The seismic activity in the Vrancea zone is one of the highest in Europe, and this region regularly records medium and high magnitude tremors. Despite the relatively low magnitude, the earthquake could have been felt in the neighboring regions of Romania, Moldova, and Ukraine.
Experts reminded that Vrancea is an area of high seismic hazard, and residents of the region should be prepared for possible aftershocks. In the event of stronger earthquakes, it is recommended to follow safety precautions and check the operational reports of seismological services.
In the evening, on April 18, an earthquake also occurred in the Vranca seismic center. The tremors had a magnitude of 3.5. They could be felt by residents of Izmail district in Odesa region.
Prior to that, an earthquake with a magnitude of 3.6, which was felt in Odesa region, was recorded in the seismically active Vrancha zone (Romania) at 10:14 a.m. on March 24.
Before that, late in the evening of February 13, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.4 was also recorded in the seismically active Vranca zone (Romania).
On August 6, at about 4 p.m., an earthquake also occurred in the Romanian seismic zone off Vrancha, which could be felt in the south of Odesa region.
Кирило Бойко