Live seismic activity in Croatia — updated every 60 seconds from USGS data. Croatia experiences moderate earthquakes, particularly along the Adriatic coast and the Dinaric Alps.
Croatia experiences moderate earthquakes, mainly along the Adriatic coast and the Dinaric Alps, where the Adriatic microplate collides with the Eurasian Plate. The 2020 Zagreb earthquake (M5.5) and the 2020 Petrinja earthquake (M6.4) caused significant damage. Major faults include the Kupa Valley fault, the North Dalmatian fault system, and the Dinaric thrust front. Notable quakes include 2020 Petrinja (M6.4), 2020 Zagreb (M5.5), 1667 Dubrovnik (M7.2). The seismic risk is moderate to high. Tectonically, Croatia lies on the Adriatic microplate converging with the Eurasian Plate, part of the Alpine-Himalayan belt. This page provides real‑time USGS data and historical context for Croatia.
The region is defined by Kupa Valley fault, North Dalmatian fault system, Dinaric thrust front, and the risk level is classified as Moderate to High. With a population of 4.0 million, understanding local seismic hazards is crucial.
Croatia lies on Adriatic microplate converging with Eurasian Plate. The movement of these plates builds up stress, which is released as earthquakes. In subduction zones, one plate dives beneath another, generating some of the largest quakes on Earth. In some regions, strike‑slip faults produce frequent moderate earthquakes.
The strongest recorded earthquake in Croatia was the 2020 Petrinja earthquake (M6.4). 2020 Petrinja (M6.4)
Croatia experiences low to moderate seismic activity, with occasional felt earthquakes, according to USGS historical data.
The most recent major earthquake in Croatia was the 2020 Petrinja earthquake (M6.4). 2020 Petrinja (M6.4)
Yes. Croatia is crossed by Kupa Valley fault, North Dalmatian fault system, Dinaric thrust front, making it prone to seismic activity. The seismic risk level is classified as Moderate to High.
Drop, cover, and hold on. Stay away from windows, and if outdoors, move to an open area. After the shaking stops, check for injuries and be ready for aftershocks. Prepare an emergency kit with water, food, first aid, and a flashlight.
Data sources: USGS real‑time feed, USGS historical archive, and Wikipedia. Page refreshes live earthquake data every 60 seconds.