M2.5 Depth: 0.9 km

M2.5 Earthquake near MONTENEGRO (Montenegro)

UTC time: 2026-01-04 00:18:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near MONTENEGRO (Montenegro) on January 4, 2026 at 00:18 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

0.9 km

UTC time

2026-01-04 00:18:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Montenegro

Source

emsc

Coordinates

42.77330, 18.56950

Temperature

6.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

0.9 km

0.9 km — shallower than 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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