M4.2 Depth: 39.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Vrućice, Federacija Bosne i Hercegovine (Bosnia & Herzegovina)

UTC time: 2026-02-23 19:29:47 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Vrućice, Federacija Bosne i Hercegovine (Bosnia & Herzegovina) on February 23, 2026 at 19:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 39 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39 km
Shallow
39 km
39 km — deeper than the regional average (8.4 km)
Regional average: 8.4 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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