Earthquake
Details
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Event title
Montenegro - Minor Earthquake Recorded in Montenegro, Tremors Felt in Southern Dalmatia
Source
Severity
Low
Event date (UTC)
2026-01-04 11:27:12
Last update (UTC)
2026-01-04 11:27:12
Area range
Local event
Address/Affected area(s)
Montenegro, eastern Herzegovina and southern Dalmatia
A minor earthquake measuring 2.7 on the Richter scale was recorded shortly after midnight, according to data from the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).The earthquake struck at 1:18 a.m., with the epicentre located in Montenegro, at a depth of approximately nine kilometres. The epicentre was situated around 65 kilometres west-northwest of Podgorica and about 28 kilometres west-southwest of Nikšić.Although the earthquake was relatively weak, ground tremors were felt across a wider area, including parts of eastern Herzegovina and southern Dalmatia. No damage or injuries have been reported.