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M4.2 Earthquake near Costa Croata meridionale (CROAZIA) (Croatia)

UTC time: 2025-12-17 22:07:46 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
4.1 km
Source
INGV

Costa Croata meridionale (CROAZIA)

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M4.2 Earthquake near Costa Croata meridionale (CROAZIA) (Croatia) · 2025-12-17 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M4.2 Earthquake near Costa Croata meridionale (CROAZIA) (Croatia) · 2025-12-17 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On December 17, 2025 at 22:07 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Costa Croata meridionale (CROAZIA) (Croatia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by INGV.

Details

ID
4dc744d082ba07bf4020c2c5feb5f0419f6f9ca6
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
4.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-17 22:07:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Croatia
Source
ingv
Coordinates
42.55630, 17.61900
Temperature
16.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4.1 km
Shallow
4.1 km
4.1 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

  • Vesuvius
    Distance: 328 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei
    Distance: 347 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy
  • Ischia
    Distance: 370 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy
  • Colli Albani
    Distance: 413 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy
  • Palinuro
    Distance: 414 km ·Compound ·Elevation: -70 m ·Last eruption: -8040 ·Italy
  • Marsili
    Distance: 453 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -779 m ·Last eruption: -1050 ·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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