An earthquake of 2.1 degrees occurred on Tuesday evening in Romania, in the Muntenia area, according to INFP.
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On Tuesday evening, January 20, 2026, an earthquake with a magnitude of 2.1 on the Richter scale was recorded in Romania, in a region that is not known for intense seismic activity. The earthquake occurred at 11:49 PM, according to information provided by the National Institute for Earth Physics Research and Development (INFP). Although the magnitude was relatively small, the event sparked interest, considering that the Muntenia area is not among the traditional epicenters of earthquakes in the country. No additional details about the depth and impact of the earthquake have been provided so far.
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