M4.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Northwestern Balkan Region (Montenegro)

UTC time: 2025-05-22 22:52:02 UTC Local time: —

M4.0 earthquake near Kruševice on May 22, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M4.0 Earthquake near Northwestern Balkan Region (Montenegro) · 2025-05-22 22:52:02 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Northwestern Balkan Region (Montenegro) on May 22, 2025 at 22:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-22 22:52:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Montenegro

City

Kruševice

Source

gfz

Coordinates

42.51000, 18.53000

Temperature

15.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (14.3 km)

Regional average: 14.3 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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