M2.4 Depth: 17.0 km

M2.4 Earthquake near Rujište (Montenegro)

UTC time: 2026-03-27 09:11:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 27, 2026 at 09:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.4 earthquake occurred near Rujište (Montenegro). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 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.

Details

Magnitude

M2.4

Depth

17.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-27 09:11:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Montenegro

City

Rujište

County

Danilovgrad Municipality

Source

serbia_rsz

Coordinates

42.61000, 19.24000

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17 km

17 km — close to 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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