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M3.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Ponori (Croatia)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 14:36:38 UTC Local time: —
M3.5 earthquake near Ponori on Jan 6, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.5 Earthquake near Ponori (Croatia) · 2026-01-06 14:36:38 UTC

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.

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

Details

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

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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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