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Earthquakes in Montenegro — January 2025

1 earthquakes were recorded in Montenegro during January 2025, an average of 0.0 per day.

1 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 10 km.

The month's largest event in Montenegro was a magnitude 4.2 earthquake near Ulcinj, Montenegro on 24 January 2025 at 13:39 UTC. A magnitude 4.2 earthquake radiates roughly 30 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.

100% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 0% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). Almost everything here is crustal. That is characteristic of transform faulting or continental deformation rather than subduction — and it means shaking at the surface is strong for the magnitudes involved.

By band, the catalogue holds 1 in the magnitude 4 range.

This month also holds the strongest earthquake recorded in Montenegro in our entire catalogue.

Events recorded1
StrongestM4.2
Average depth10 km
Magnitude 4+1
Magnitude 5+0

Largest earthquakes in Montenegro, January 2025

1 event listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.

Time (UTC) Mag Location Depth (km) Country Details
4.2 Ulcinj, Montenegro 10.0 Montenegro View details View

Frequently asked questions

How many earthquakes hit Montenegro in January 2025?

1 earthquakes were recorded in Montenegro during January 2025, of which 1 were magnitude 4 or above.

What was the biggest earthquake in Montenegro in January 2025?

A magnitude 4.2 event near Ulcinj, Montenegro on 24 January 2025.

Other months in Montenegro

Magnitudes for January 2025 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.