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M2.9 Depth: 11.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near ADRIATIC SEA (Croatia)

UTC time: 2025-07-26 05:59:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 26, 2025 at 05:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near ADRIATIC SEA (Croatia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Croatia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-26 05:59:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Croatia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.48830, 16.54500
Temperature
26.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 km — close to the regional average (9.1 km)
Regional average: 9.1 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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