earthquake

4.5-Magnitude Earthquake Recorded in Vrancea Seismic Area

16:03, 03 Sept. 2019
The most powerful earthquake of 2019 in Romania was recorded on Tuesday afternoon, according to Romania’s National Institute for Earth Physics.

Simulated Earthquake Scenario Reaches 4,380 Deaths

11:53, 16 Oct. 2018
A drill to simulate a high-magnitude earthquake scenario, rolled out by Romanian authorities, estimated a death toll of 4,830 deaths in its fourth day, with 8,000 wounded and approximately 50,000 left homeless.

Most Romanian Insurers Unable To Cope Financially With Strong Earthquake

14:22, 04 Feb. 2011
Most insurers on the Romanian market are not prepared financially for a new earthquake like the one in Bucharest in 1977, mainly because of the lack of reinsurance, said Cristian Constantinescu, president of the National Union of Romanian Insurance and Reinsurance Companies (UNSAR).

Half The Buildings In Bucharest’s Historic Center Could Collapse In Strong Earthquake

14:16, 13 Dec. 2010
More than half the buildings in Bucharest's historic center might collapse in an earthquake more powerful than seven degrees on the Richter scale, said Stefan Dumitrascu, chief architect of the city's 3rd sector, where 90% of the buildings are located.

Romania In No Danger Of Catastrophic Earthquake At Least Until 2030 – Earth Physics Institute

17:36, 26 Nov. 2010
Romania might be shaken in the upcoming period by small earthquakes of magnitudes below seven degrees, which are not at all dangerous, said Gheorghe Marmureanu, head of the Romanian Institute for Earth Physics, adding there will be no catastrophic earthquake in Romania at least until 2030.

No Romanian Nationals Died In 8.8-Magnitude Earthquake Which Hit Chile

14:21, 27 Feb. 2010
Romania’s Embassy to Chile contacted a part of the Romanian nationals living in Chile, following an 8.8- magnitude earthquake that struck the South American country early Saturday, and no victims have been reported among Romanians so far, Romanian Foreign Ministry spokesman Lucian Rosenfeld told MEDIAFAX Saturday.

Quake With 4.2 Richter Magnitude Felt Tuesday Morning In C Romania

15:48, 12 Mai 2009
An earthquake with a 4.2 magnitude on the Richter scale occurred Tuesday morning at 04.15 local time, in central Romanian region Vrancea, and it was not felt in Bucharest, according to the Romanian National Institute for Research and Development in Earth Physics.

Romanian Six Y-O Boy, Baby Among Italy Quake Victims

15:18, 10 Apr. 2009
The names of five Romanians, including a six year old boy and a baby just a few months old, are on the list of victims of the powerful earthquake that shook Italy, which Italian civil protection authorities published Friday.

Five Romanians Caught Looting Abandoned Italian House

14:36, 10 Apr. 2009
Five Romanian nationals were detained on Friday in the Italian province of L’Aquila (in the Abruzzo region) when they were caught attempting to rob a house abandoned due to the earthquake Monday, according to news website Tgcom.