M2.8 Depth: 6.2 km

M2.8 Earthquake near ADRIATIC SEA (Montenegro)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 14:35:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 2, 2026 at 14:35 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near ADRIATIC SEA (Montenegro). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

6.2 km

UTC time

2026-01-02 14:35:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Montenegro

Source

emsc

Coordinates

41.98080, 19.14130

Temperature

14.4°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

6.2 km

6.2 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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