M2.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Cestin, Central Serbia (Serbia)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 15:46:32 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Cestin, Central Serbia (Serbia) on May 9, 2026 at 15:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — close to the regional average (5.7 km)
Regional average: 5.7 km
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Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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