Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 12.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
MONTENEGRO
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M2.8 Earthquake near MONTENEGRO (Montenegro)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near MONTENEGRO (Montenegro) on December 31, 2025 at 23:24 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
255e707d668a6bce4ef61d9732e85e5624ab7aef
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
12.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-31 23:24:21 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
43.13170,
19.12330
Temperature
-11.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12.4 km
12.4 km — close to the regional average (13.3 km)
Regional average: 13.3 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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Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 25 Catalogue entries
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