M1.4 Depth: 8.5 km

M1.4 Earthquake near Općina Lekenik (Croatia)

UTC time: 2026-02-26 01:11:51 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M1.4 earthquake was recorded near Općina Lekenik (Croatia) on February 26, 2026 at 01:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8.5 km
Shallow
8.5 km
8.5 km — close to 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.

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