M2.7 Depth: 6.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Crkvena, Republika Srpska (Bosnia & Herzegovina)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 02:48:13 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 02:48 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Crkvena, Republika Srpska (Bosnia & Herzegovina). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 km — close to the regional average (7.9 km)
Regional average: 7.9 km
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Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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