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M3.9 Depth: 6.6 km

M3.9 Earthquake near ADRIATIC SEA (Croatia)

UTC time: 2025-12-17 22:07:46 UTC Local time: —
M3.9 earthquake near ADRIATIC SEA on Dec 17, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M3.9 Earthquake near ADRIATIC SEA (Croatia) · 2025-12-17 22:07:46 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near ADRIATIC SEA (Croatia) on December 17, 2025 at 22:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Croatia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
6.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-17 22:07:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Croatia
Source
emsc
Coordinates
42.65090, 17.61930
Temperature
16.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6.6 km
Shallow
6.6 km
6.6 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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