M2.0 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.0 Earthquake near Gornje Čarade (Montenegro)

UTC time: 2026-04-23 04:44:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 23, 2026 at 04:44 UTC, a magnitude M2.0 earthquake occurred near Gornje Čarade (Montenegro). 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.

Details

Magnitude

M2.0

Depth

8.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-23 04:44:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Montenegro

City

Gornje Čarade

County

Nikšić Municipality

Village

Gornje Čarade

Source

serbia_rsz

Coordinates

43.01000, 18.67000

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8 km

8 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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