An earthquake with a magnitude of 4.4 occurred on Thursday in Vrancea County, at a depth of 120 km
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On Thursday, February 26, 2026, at 19:21:51, a medium earthquake with a magnitude of 4.4 was recorded in the seismic area of Vrancea, according to the National Institute for Earth Physics Research and Development. The earthquake occurred at a depth of 120 km and was felt near the cities of Focșani (39 km W), Sfântu-Gheorghe (72 km E), Buzău (76 km N), Bacău (83 km S), Bârlad (86 km SW), and Brașov (88 km E). The information is intended solely for personal use and may not be republished without prior consent.
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