Seismic Activity in Croatia
Over the past 30 days, there have been 2 recorded earthquakes in this region. The largest recent earthquake was a magnitude 4.2 event near 1 km E of Schottwien, Austria.
Earthquakes in Croatia
0 earthquakes in the last 24 hours• Latest significant: M4.2
Earthquake Map
Recent Earthquakes (Last 30 Days)
Dataset at a glance — Croatia
Over the past 30 days, Croatia has recorded 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater in our tracker. 1 landed between M4.0 and M4.9. The remaining 1 fell in the M2.5–M3.9 band. By depth: 2 shallow (<70 km). 1 of the epicenters were offshore. 2 events produced at least one felt report, totalling 15 citizen submissions to the USGS Did You Feel It? system. All 2 solutions have been reviewed by a USGS seismologist.
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 ↕ | MMI | Alert | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2026-07-24 2026-07-24 12:05:11 UTC | 2.6ml | 1 km NNW of Petritoli, Italy 43.082°, 13.660° | 10.0 km | 2 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
A magnitude 2.6 earthquake was recorded 1 km NNW of Petritoli, Italy on July 24, 2026 at 12:05 UTC. See the M2.6 event page for the full report, ShakeMap, and citizen-reported intensity data. | ||||||||
2026-07-23 2026-07-23 23:59:07 UTC | 4.2mb | 1 km E of Schottwien, Austria 47.657°, 15.889° | 10.0 km | 13 | - | - | ✓ Reviewed | USGS → |
On July 23, 2026 at 23:59 UTC, a magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 1 km E of Schottwien, Austria. It is the largest earthquake currently listed for Croatia over the past 30 days. See the M4.2 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
Click any row to see additional technical details.
Earthquake Statistics
Last 24 Hours0
Last 30 Days2
2026 (M2.5+)10
Largest (30 Days)
M4.2
1 km E of Schottwien, Austria
2026-07-23
Largest in 2026
M4.6
2 km N of Fornace Zarattini, Italy
2026-01-13
Data from USGS Earthquake Hazards Program. Updated every 5 minutes.
About Croatia
Croatia experiences earthquakes from the collision between the Adriatic microplate and the Eurasian Plate. The 2020 Zagreb earthquake caused significant damage.
Croatia Earthquakes 2026
In 2026, Croatia has recorded 10 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or greater so far. The largest earthquake in Croatia in 2026 was a magnitude 4.6 event near Fornace Zarattini, Italy.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many earthquakes occur in Croatia?
In the past 30 days, 2 earthquakes have been recorded in the Croatia region.
What was the biggest recent earthquake in Croatia?
The largest recent earthquake in the Croatia area was a magnitude 4.2 event that occurred 1 km E of Schottwien, Austria.
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