Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Northwestern Balkan Region
Country overviewMontenegro
M3.9 Earthquake near Northwestern Balkan Region (Montenegro)
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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.
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Details
ID
63e838bfd1efef1b5322b2163758dac34c491f75
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-29 13:19:09 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
42.98000,
18.71000
Temperature
8.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (13.3 km)
Regional average: 13.3 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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Context for this earthquake
21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 5 Catalogue entries
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