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M2.9 Depth: 7.9 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Senj (Croatia)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 14:36:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Senj (Croatia) on January 6, 2026 at 14:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Croatia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-06 14:36:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Croatia
City
Senj
County
Ličko-senjska županija
Source
emsc
Coordinates
44.89590, 14.95160
Temperature
-8.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.9 km
Shallow
7.9 km
7.9 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

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