M2.4 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Široki Brijeg, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Bosnia & Herzegovina)

UTC time: 2026-04-28 00:35:40 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 00:35 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Široki Brijeg, Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Bosnia & Herzegovina). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (8.4 km)
Regional average: 8.4 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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