M2.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Mokrine (Montenegro)

UTC time: 2026-05-15 21:11:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2026 at 21:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Mokrine (Montenegro). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia.

Details

Magnitude

M2.4

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-15 21:11:16 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Montenegro

City

Mokrine

County

Herceg Novi Municipality

Village

Mokrine

Source

serbia_rsz

Coordinates

42.50000, 18.48000

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Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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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