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M2.1 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.1 Earthquake near Kosjeric Municipality, Central Serbia (Serbia)

UTC time: 2026-05-16 02:23:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 16, 2026 at 02:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.1 earthquake occurred near Kosjeric Municipality, Central Serbia (Serbia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by Seismological Survey of Serbia and cross-checked across seismological networks.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 km — close to the regional average (6.2 km)
Regional average: 6.2 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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