Medium magnitude earthquake, in the seismic area of Vrancea. IGSU: No material damage or victims have been registered
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An average earthquake with a magnitude of 4.4 degrees occurred on Sunday evening, in the Vrancea seismic area, with no material damage or victims, the General Inspectorate for Emergency Situations (IGSU) announced, Agerpres reports.
“On May 11, 2025 at 21:34:57 (local time of Romania), an average earthquake with ML 4.4, at a depth of 125.0km. The earthquake occurred near the following cities: 50km V by Focsani, 59km N de Buzau, 64km, 64km E, 73km, 73km, 73km. Brasov, 87km NE de Ploiești ”, announced the National Institute for Earth Physics.
“So far, no calls have been received through 112 and no material damage or victims have been reported. Operational crews of ISU Bucharest-Ilfov and ISU Vrancea execute field recognitions,” a information sent by IGSU shows.
The quoted source states that, in the case of earthquakes, the RO-ALERT system will not broadcast notifications before their trigger.
“After the earthquake, if it generates serious consequences, population warning messages, with adequate protective measures (for example: emergency aid distribution points), IGSU shows.
