M1.0
Depth:
3.5 km
M1.0 Earthquake near Šoštanj (Slovenia)
About this earthquake
On July 19, 2026 at 17:58 UTC, a magnitude M1.0 earthquake occurred near Šoštanj (Slovenia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
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Shallow
3.5 km
3.5 km — shallower than the regional average (7.2 km)
Regional average: 7.2 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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