Magnitude
M2.3
- Depth
- 15.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Town of Petrinja
Country overviewCroatia
M2.3 Earthquake near Town of Petrinja (Croatia)
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About this earthquake
On July 17, 2026 at 09:37 UTC, a magnitude M2.3 earthquake occurred near Town of Petrinja (Croatia). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
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Details
ID
f4881e9e3f58a609ec65e81f5c7d6f170e28a052
Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-17 09:37:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
County
Village
Bijelnik
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.34390,
16.36580
Temperature
28.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
15 km
15 km — deeper than the regional average (8.8 km)
Regional average: 8.8 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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Context for this earthquake
20 Sep 2025 – 20 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 70 Catalogue entries
Of 69 other entries for this area and period, 50 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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