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M2.0 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Gornje Primišlje (Croatia)

UTC time: 2026-02-17 10:04:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near Gornje Primišlje (Croatia) on February 17, 2026 at 10:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Croatia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.0
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-17 10:04:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Croatia
City
Gornje Primišlje
County
Karlovačka županija
Village
Gornje Primišlje
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.16890, 15.50190
Temperature
6.7°C

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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 — shallower than 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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