by InTrieste
An earthquake of magnitude 2.7 struck the border region between Slovenia and Croatia early this morning, according to Italy’s National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV). The tremor, recorded at 07:04 UTC (09:04 local time), occurred at a shallow depth of just 7 kilometers, with its epicenter near the coordinates 45.5940°N, 14.3460°E.
The quake was detected by INGV’s seismic monitoring center in Rome, though there have been no immediate reports of damage or casualties in the region. Given its moderate magnitude, it is unlikely to have caused significant structural damage, though local authorities have been notified.
The affected region sits along a complex system of fault lines, making it prone to seismic activity. The last notable tremor in the area occurred earlier this year, though today’s event appears to have been relatively mild in comparison.
As of now, authorities in both Slovenia and Croatia are continuing to monitor the situation, though no major aftershocks have been reported.
Seismic activity across southern Europe has been closely watched in recent years due to increasing concerns about earthquake preparedness in regions near active fault zones. Despite its smaller size, this event serves as a reminder of the region’s ongoing vulnerability to tectonic shifts.
