Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- USGS
Vojvodina · Backi Monostor
Country overviewSerbia · Vojvodina
M4.2 Earthquake near Backi Monostor, Vojvodina (Serbia)
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About this earthquake
On May 5, 2026 at 00:35 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Backi Monostor, Vojvodina (Serbia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The event was recorded by USGS.
Details
ID
191c774ff4f80daea042a3fb79372915529bcb82
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-05 00:35:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
Vojvodina
City
County
Zapadnobacki upravni okrug
Village
Backi Monostor
Source
usgs
Coordinates
45.79770,
18.85660
Temperature
7.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — close to the regional average (10 km)
Regional average: 10 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Airports
- Osijek Airport37.5 kmStraight-line distance
Croatia · OSI · LDOS
Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-10-05
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Serbia
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 5 Catalogue entries
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