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3.3 earthquake in southern Croatia: “Short and strong tremor felt”

An earthquake measuring 3.3 on the Richter scale struck southern Croatia on Monday afternoon, shaking the area around the town of Ston.

According to the Croatian Seismological Service, the quake occurred at 13:31 with an epicentre located approximately 10 kilometres northwest of Ston.

The intensity at the epicentre was estimated at IV on the EMS (European Macroseismic Scale). The Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) listed the earthquake at a magnitude of 3.4.

The tremor was felt across several towns in the Dubrovnik-Neretva County and was also reported in parts of neighbouring Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Numerous residents shared their experiences via the EMSC platform, describing the tremor as “short and strong” and “solidly felt”.

A resident of Metković noted it “gently rocked” the area, while others in Neum and Ston reported “a strong rumble” and a “well-felt” shake.

There have been no reports of damage or injuries following the event.

Seismic activity is not uncommon in the region, with southern Croatia lying within a tectonically active zone. Local authorities continue to monitor the situation.

Back in 1996, a powerful earthquake of magnitude 6.0 struck Ston-Slano area, destroying or damaging around 350 buildings and causing significant disruption, including power outages.

The quake, centered 40 km northwest of Dubrovnik, reached an intensity of VIII-IX on the MCS scale in Ston, with effects felt as far as Dubrovnik at V-VI intensity.

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