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M4.7 earthquake 6 km ENE of Ca?oca, Romania

A magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck 6 km ENE of Ca?oca, Romania on Fri, Jan 20, 1984, 9:24 AM GMT+2 (07:24 UTC), 136 km (84 mi) below the surface.

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The earthquake

Magnitude
4.7 (mb), light
Local time
UTC
1984-01-20 07:24:22 UTC
Depth
135.6 km (84.3 mi), intermediate-depth
Epicenter
45.519° N, 26.333° E
Region
Romania
Tsunami flag
No
Status
Reviewed by a seismologist

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From the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program and its partner networks, event usp00021dc. Read Tue, Sep 22, 2026, 7:42 AM UTC.