Back to map
M2.1 Depth: 9.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Grad Novi Vinodolski (Croatia)

UTC time: 2026-01-23 11:43:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.1 earthquake was recorded near Grad Novi Vinodolski (Croatia) on January 23, 2026 at 11:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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 EMSC. Croatia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — close to the regional average (9.1 km)
Regional average: 9.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Colli Albani
    Distance: 416 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 949 m ·Italy
  • Vesuvius
    Distance: 481 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy
  • Campi Flegrei
    Distance: 483 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 458 m ·Last eruption: 1538 ·Italy
  • Ischia
    Distance: 497 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 789 m ·Last eruption: 1302 ·Italy

Historic earthquake map · Croatia

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Croatia

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share