M2.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Prošće (Montenegro)

UTC time: 2026-02-05 02:30:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Prošće (Montenegro) on February 5, 2026 at 02:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-05 02:30:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Montenegro

City

Prošće

County

Opština Pljevlja

Source

emsc

Coordinates

43.45000, 19.10000

Temperature

5.6°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than 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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Vesuvius

Distance: 484 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'281 m ·Last eruption: 1944 ·Italy

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