M3.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Northwestern Balkan Region (Montenegro)

UTC time: 2025-10-29 13:19:09 UTC Local time: —

M3.9 earthquake near Northwestern Balkan Region on Oct 29, 2025 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24 — M3.9 Earthquake near Northwestern Balkan Region (Montenegro) · 2025-10-29 13:19:09 UTC

About this earthquake

On October 29, 2025 at 13:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Northwestern Balkan Region (Montenegro). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-29 13:19:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Montenegro

Source

gfz

Coordinates

42.98000, 18.71000

Temperature

8.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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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