How strong were the earthquakes and where did they occur?

The first earthquake had a magnitude of 2.3, and the second had a magnitude of 2.1 on the Richter scale. Their epicenters were in the Podsljeme zone near Zagreb.

At what time did the earthquakes occur?

The first earthquake was recorded at 4:11 AM, and the second at 4:19 AM on August 1, 2026.

Did residents feel the shaking?

Yes, numerous residents from the Zagreb area and Stubičke Toplice reported feeling the rumble and shaking, and some were even woken up by the earthquake.

What does an intensity of III on the EMS scale mean?

An intensity of III on the European Macroseismic Scale means it is a weak earthquake that can be felt indoors, especially on upper floors of buildings.

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Morning Tremors Near Zagreb: Two Quakes in Quick Succession

C.K. · 01. 08. 2026. | 2 min

Seismographs recorded two earthquakes of magnitudes 2.3 and 2.1 in the early hours, waking many with noticeable shaking and rumbling.

Summary

Two weak earthquakes of magnitudes 2.3 and 2.1 struck the Podsljeme zone on August 1, 2026, at 4:11 AM and 4:19 AM.
The intensity of both earthquakes was III on the European Macroseismic Scale.
Residents from Zagreb and Stubičke Toplice reported that the rumble woke them up and that the shaking felt stronger than the magnitude suggested.

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In the early morning hours of August 1, 2026, the ground near Zagreb shook twice in quick succession. According to data from the Croatian Seismological Service, both tremors were recorded in the area beneath Mount Medvednica, with an interval of eight minutes between them.

First at 4:11, Second at 4:19

The first earthquake, magnitude 2.3 on the Richter scale, was recorded at 4:11 AM. The second, slightly weaker at magnitude 2.1, followed at 4:19 AM. The intensity of both quakes was estimated at III on the European Macroseismic Scale (EMS), placing them in the category of weaker tremors.

The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) also recorded the seismic activity and, via social media, called on citizens to report whether they felt the shaking.

Residents: "It Woke Me Up, Shook Twice"

Although these were weaker earthquakes, residents of Zagreb and its surroundings reported that the shaking made a strong impression. On the portal Zagreb.info, citizens described their experiences. "Stubičke Toplice, it felt much stronger than reported. It woke me up, shook twice a few minutes apart," wrote one reader.

Others added that the tremor was accompanied by a characteristic noise. "The house shook well with a rumble," read one post. Another reader described the sequence: "Short but strong, followed by a weaker one."

As reported by Dnevnik.hr, citizens noted that they felt two tremors in a short span, and their headline "It Woke Me from Sleep" sums up the experience of many who were jolted awake by the morning rumble.