On Monday morning, on Romania's National Day, the Vrancea area was shaken by two earthquakes, according to information provided by INCDFP. The first quake had a magnitude of 3.8 and occurred at 5:40 AM, at a depth of 139 km. Its epicenter was located near the towns of Focșani (50 km west) and Buzău (62 km north). No additional details about the second earthquake were mentioned, but the tremor was felt in adjacent areas, with no significant damage reported. These seismic events are common in Vrancea, an area known for its tectonic activity.
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