Magnitude
M1.7
- Depth
- 18.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Town of Petrinja
Country overviewCroatia
M1.7 Earthquake near Town of Petrinja (Croatia)
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About this earthquake
On September 30, 2026 at 12:48 UTC, a magnitude M1.7 earthquake occurred near Town of Petrinja (Croatia). With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
816c451342bc1abf78165d85229829f2fd75908a
Magnitude
M1.7
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-30 12:48:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Jošavica
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.32060,
16.36260
Temperature
24.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
18 km
18 km — deeper than the regional average (8.7 km)
Regional average: 8.7 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 80 Catalogue entries
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