Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 1.2 km
- Source
- INGV
Prelesje
Country overviewSlovenia
M3.8 Earthquake near Prelesje (Slovenia)
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About this earthquake
On April 21, 2026 at 05:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Prelesje (Slovenia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 1 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by INGV.
Details
ID
a4fe58639b81ba40876d35b69d7f734b85976004
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
1.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-21 05:58:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Prelesje
Village
Prelesje
Source
ingv
Coordinates
45.95380,
15.10130
Temperature
10.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
1.2 km
1.2 km — shallower than the regional average (7 km)
Regional average: 7 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
Radius · 50 km
Nearby infrastructure
Nuclear power plants
- Krško nuclear power plant32.1 kmStraight-line distance
SloveniaOperating at dataset dateReactor units at site: 1
Source: Global Energy Monitor · Global Nuclear Power Tracker · Dataset date: 2026-08
This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates
Slovenia
Context for this earthquake
22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 4 Catalogue entries
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