M4.5 Earthquake 1 km SSW of Paltin, Romania — February 26, 2026
2026-02-26 17:21:52 UTC (2026-02-26) · approx. 7:21 PM UTC+2 local
Felt by 1 person across nearby locations.
On February 26, 2026 at 17:21 UTC, a magnitude 4.5 intermediate depth earthquake struck 1 km SSW of Paltin, Romania, at a depth of 115.8 km and coordinates 45.7676°, 26.7083°. This earthquake was detected by 57 seismic stations with excellent location accuracy and was assigned a USGS significance rating of 312, placing it among routine seismic activity.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.5 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 85 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 767 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
Did You Feel It? — community-reported shaking
Aggregated felt-report intensity from 1 citizen response to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. Each colored zone represents the average MMI from reports in that area.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey Did You Feel It?. View on USGS · submit your own report
Earthquake Details
26.7083°E
Technical Information
Common Questions
How strong was the magnitude 4.5 earthquake near Paltin, Romania?
The magnitude 4.5 earthquake that struck 1 km SSW of Paltin, Romania on February 26, 2026 at 17:21 UTC had a depth of 115.8 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Where did the earthquake occur?
The earthquake epicenter was located at 45.7676°, 26.7083°, which is 1 km SSW of Paltin, Romania.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.5 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
What should I do after an earthquake?
If you were in the affected area: check yourself and others for injuries, inspect your home for damage, and be prepared for aftershocks. For detailed guidance, see our earthquake safety guide and emergency planning resources.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000s0im). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, February 26, 2026). M4.5 Earthquake 1 km SSW of Paltin, Romania — February 26, 2026. Retrieved May 18, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000s0im/