M3.9 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Bileca municipality, Republika Srpska (Bosnia & Herzegovina)

UTC time: 2026-05-28 22:00:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 28, 2026 at 22:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Bileca municipality, Republika Srpska (Bosnia & Herzegovina). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia.

Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-28 22:00:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Bosnia & Herzegovina

State

Republika Srpska

City

Bileca municipality

Source

serbia_rsz

Coordinates

42.93000, 18.25000

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Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (8.4 km)

Regional average: 8.4 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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