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M2.3 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.3 Earthquake near Town of Petrinja (Croatia)

UTC time: 2026-07-17 09:37:49 UTC Local time: —

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.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Croatia: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M2.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.3
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-17 09:37:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Croatia
City
Town of Petrinja
County
Sisak-Moslavina County
Village
Bijelnik
Source
emsc
Coordinates
45.34390, 16.36580
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — deeper than 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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