A strong earthquake has occurred in Romania

On the night of Sunday, August 10, 2024, Romania was shaken by an earthquake with a magnitude of 4.7, Liter.kz reports.

According to information provided by the National Institute for Research and Development of Physics of the Earth, the seismic event occurred at 23:46 local time, which corresponds to 01:46 Astana time.

“The epicenter of the earthquake was in the Banat seismic zone in Arad County, at a depth of five kilometers. This area is located near the South Carpathian Mountains, which makes it susceptible to seismic activity,” the institute said in a statement.

According to seismologists, the earthquake was felt within a radius of approximately 100 kilometers from the epicenter. The tremors were registered not only in Romania itself, but could also be seen in neighboring countries such as Hungary and Serbia.

There are currently no reports of significant damage or casualties, but local authorities are continuing to assess the impact. Seismologists warn that seismic activity in the area may continue, and urge residents to exercise caution and monitor official sources for updates.

Previously, earthquakes occurred in Georgia, Turkey, Japan, the Sea of ​​Okhotsk, and Kyrgyzstan.