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M3.5 Earthquake near Ponori (Croatia)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 14:36:38 UTC Local time: —

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M3.5 Earthquake near Ponori (Croatia) · 2026-01-06 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M3.5 Earthquake near Ponori (Croatia) · 2026-01-06 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Ponori (Croatia) on January 6, 2026 at 14:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

ID
48bba84b01adc48930363564aa2e5afbe78edc2c
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 14:36:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Croatia
City
Ponori
County
Ličko-senjska županija
Village
Ponori
Source
ingv
Coordinates
44.84870, 15.11720
Temperature
-8.6°C

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 (8.8 km)
Regional average: 8.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Colli Albani
    Distance: 394 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy
  • Vesuvius
    Distance: 451 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei
    Distance: 454 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy
  • Ischia
    Distance: 469 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy

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Context for this earthquake

20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 29 Catalogue entries

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