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M2.2 Depth: 6.0 km

M2.2 Earthquake near Brocanac Niksicki (Montenegro)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 09:45:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.2 earthquake was recorded near Brocanac Niksicki (Montenegro) on May 5, 2026 at 09:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than the regional average (14.4 km)
Regional average: 14.4 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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