Earthquake of 4.4 Magnitude Shakes Odesa Region Amid Vrancea Activity

Late in the evening of February 13, an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.4 was recorded in the seismically active Vrancha zone (Romania). It was felt by residents of Izmail district of Odesa region.

According to the National Institute of Research and Development of Earth Physics, the tremors were recorded at 22:44:57.

According to experts, the epicenter of the earthquake was located at a depth of 119 kilometers. Deep tremors in this zone are typical, and their impact can be felt over a wide area, including in neighboring countries.

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.

On August 6, at about 4 p.m., an earthquake also occurred in the Romanian seismic zone from Vrancea, which could be felt in the south of Odesa region.

Earlier, an earthquake was recorded on May 22.

In addition, three earthquakes were recorded in Romania in the evening of May 7.

The strongest of the three earthquakes occurred at 18:32 in the Buzau region. Its epicenter was at a distance of about 120 kilometers from Reni. The magnitude of the tremors was 4.1 on the Richter scale.

Also, tremors of 2.6 magnitude were felt at 23:37 near Maramures, Sfintu-Georghe and Focșan. The last earthquake was registered at a distance of 90 kilometers from the border with Odesa region.

On April 14, a weak earthquake with a magnitude of 3.9 also occurred in Romania in the Vrancea seismic zone at a depth of 80.7 kilometers at 10:02 am.

Ірина Глухова