M2.8 Depth: 12.4 km

M2.8 Earthquake near MONTENEGRO (Montenegro)

UTC time: 2025-12-31 23:24:21 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

12.4 km

UTC time

2025-12-31 23:24:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Montenegro

Source

emsc

Coordinates

43.13170, 19.12330

Temperature

-11.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12.4 km

12.4 km — close to 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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