Earthquakes in Bosnia and Herzegovina

0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.0

Earthquake Map

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 43.92°, 17.68°

Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)

Dataset at a glance — Bosnia and Herzegovina

Over the past 30 days, Bosnia and Herzegovina has recorded 1 earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. By depth: 1 shallow (<70 km). 1 of the epicenters were offshore. 1 event produced at least one felt report, totalling 22 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. All 1 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.

Leading the list is a magnitude 4.0 event near 10 km SE of Draž, Croatia at 10.0 km depth, which drew 22 felt reports from the public.

Each row in the table below includes a narrative summary of the event, ordered by time. Use the column headers to sort or filter by magnitude.

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Time Mag Location Depth Felt MMIAlertStatusDetails
2026-05-05
2026-05-05 00:35:51 UTC
4.0mb
10 km SE of Draž, Croatia
45.770°, 18.880°
10.0 km22--✓ ReviewedUSGS →
On May 5, 2026 at 00:35 UTC, a magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 10 km SE of Draž, Croatia. Of every earthquake currently listed for Bosnia and Herzegovina, this one generated the most felt reports from the public. 22 people reported feeling the earthquake via the USGS Did You Feel It? system. The hypocenter lay at 10.0 km, placing this in the shallow crustal category. The event was offshore — common for earthquakes along subduction zones and transform plate boundaries. The epicenter is at 45.770°, 18.880°. The solution has been reviewed by a USGS seismologist and is considered finalized. See the M4.0 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data.
Legend:
Mag: Magnitude ({magType} = ml, mb, mw, etc.)
Felt: Number of DYFI felt reports
MMI: Modified Mercalli Intensity (I-X+)
Alert: PAGER alert level
Depth: Shallow (<70km), Intermediate, Deep (>300km)
Status: Auto = preliminary, Reviewed = verified by seismologist
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Earthquake Statistics

Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days1
2026 (M2.5+)4

Largest (30 Days)
M4.0

10 km SE of Draž, Croatia

2026-05-05

Largest in 2026
M4.3

6 km NNW of Zabrišće, Bosnia and Herzegovina

2026-02-17

Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.

About Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina experiences moderate seismic activity from the ongoing collision between the Adriatic microplate and the Eurasian Plate.

Bosnia and Herzegovina Earthquakes 2026

In 2026, Bosnia and Herzegovina has recorded 4 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Bosnia and Herzegovina in 2026 was a magnitude 4.3 event near Zabrišće, Bosnia and Herzegovina. As of today, seismic monitoring continues with 0 earthquakes detected in the past 24 hours and 1 in the last 30 days.

Seismic Activity in Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bosnia and Herzegovina experiences moderate seismic activity from the ongoing collision between the Adriatic microplate and the Eurasian Plate.

Over the past 30 days, there have been 1 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.0 event near 10 km SE of Draž, Croatia.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many earthquakes occur in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

In the past 30 days, 1 earthquakes have been recorded in the Bosnia and Herzegovina region. The number varies based on seismic activity in the area.

What was the biggest recent earthquake in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The largest recent earthquake in the Bosnia and Herzegovina area was a magnitude 4.0 event that occurred 10 km SE of Draž, Croatia.

How can I prepare for earthquakes in Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Residents should secure heavy furniture, create an emergency kit with supplies for 72 hours, develop a family communication plan, and practice "Drop, Cover, and Hold On" during earthquake drills. Visit our preparedness section for detailed guides.