M4.1 Earthquake 13 km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania — May 16, 2025
2025-05-16 21:59:15 UTC (2025-05-16) · approx. 11:59 PM UTC+2 local
On May 16, 2025 at 21:59 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 intermediate depth earthquake struck 13 km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania, at a depth of 136.4 km and coordinates 45.6032°, 26.3657°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Earthquake Details
26.3657°E
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Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Gura Teghii, Romania?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 13 km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania on May 16, 2025 at 21:59 UTC had a depth of 136.4 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000pzrh). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2025, May 16, 2025). M4.1 Earthquake 13 km NNW of Gura Teghii, Romania — May 16, 2025. Retrieved July 25, 2025 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000pzrh/