CroatiaA minor earthquake with a magnitude of 1.8 on the Richter scale struck near the wider Rijeka area on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at 7:10 PM local time. The epicenter was located just 1.3 kilometers from the village of Praputnjak, with a hypocenter depth of 4.4 kilometers. Although classified as a very weak earthquake due to its low magnitude and relatively shallow focus, residents across several nearby areas, including Hreljin, Kraljevica, Škrljevo, Kostrena, Cernik, and Buzdohan, reported feeling the tremors. Some described two strong shocks within a second and brief thunder-like sounds, while others noted only light vibrations. Despite these reports, no material damage or threats to citizens were reported by relevant authorities.
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