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5.8 earthquake in Romania

Seismologists say that no aftershocks are expected.

5.8 earthquake in Romania

28 Octombrie 2018, 10:54

An earthquake measuring 5,8 degrees on the Richter scale, that lasted for several seconds, occurred in Romania early on Sunday, 28 October, and was felt in Bucharest, south-east, central and eastern Romania, Bulgaria, Ukraine and Republic of Moldova.

Epicenter was located in the Vrancea seismic area at a depth of around 150 kilometers, according to official data from the Romanian National Institute for Earth Physics.

No damages or injuries have been reported. However Romanian Emergency Situations Department However announced that many people suffered panic attacks.

Seismologists say that no aftershocks are expected.

Source:RRA.Translated by Miruna Matei

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