M2.0 Depth: 17.7 km

M2.0 Earthquake near MONTENEGRO (Montenegro)

UTC time: 2025-06-17 12:18:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.0 earthquake was recorded near MONTENEGRO (Montenegro) on June 17, 2025 at 12:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 18 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

17.7 km

UTC time

2025-06-17 12:18:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Montenegro

Source

emsc

Coordinates

42.15870, 19.29650

Temperature

32.5°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

17.7 km

17.7 km — deeper 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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