4.8-magnitude earthquake strikes Vrancea seismic zone
A 4.8-magnitude earthquake occurred on Monday, October 19, at 11:51 a.m. in Romania’s Vrancea seismic zone. It was also felt in the Republic of Moldova, including in Chișinău.
According to data from the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), the earthquake occurred at 11:51 a.m., at a depth of 121 kilometers. The epicenter was located approximately 13 kilometers northeast of the city of Nehoiu, Romania.
Vrancea seismic zone is Romania’s most active seismic region and has been responsible for some of the strongest earthquakes recorded in the country over time.
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