M2.3 Depth: 1.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Bojati (Montenegro)

UTC time: 2026-03-23 18:36:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.3 earthquake was recorded near Bojati (Montenegro) on March 23, 2026 at 18:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by Seismological Survey of Serbia.

Details

Magnitude

M2.3

Depth

1.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-23 18:36:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Montenegro

City

Bojati

County

Plužine Municipality

Village

Bojati

Source

serbia_rsz

Coordinates

43.26000, 18.97000

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Depth profile

Shallow

1 km

1 km — shallower 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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