How strong was the earthquake felt in Dubrovnik?

The earthquake had a magnitude of 2.5 on the Richter scale.

Where was the epicenter of the earthquake?

The epicenter was in Bosnia and Herzegovina, 15 kilometers north of Bileća and 66 kilometers southeast of Mostar, at a depth of 12 kilometers.

At what time did the earthquake occur?

The earthquake occurred on Monday night, August 10, 2026, at 00:18 local time.

Has any damage been reported from the earthquake?

According to available information, there have been no reports of material damage or injuries.

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Earthquake Near Neighbors Wakes Dubrovnik Residents: 'It Woke Me Up, Brief'

B.K. · 10. 08. 2026. | 2 min

A 2.5-magnitude earthquake struck Bosnia and Herzegovina on Monday night, with tremors felt in southern Croatia.

Summary

A 2.5-magnitude earthquake struck Bosnia and Herzegovina on Monday night.
The epicenter was 15 km north of Bileća, at a depth of 12 km.
Tremors were felt in Dubrovnik, Trebinje, and Bileća.
Residents described the quake on EMSC as a brief rumble and vibration.

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Residents of Dubrovnik and its surroundings were jolted from their sleep by a brief earthquake early Monday morning, with its epicenter in neighboring Bosnia and Herzegovina. According to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC), a 2.5-magnitude quake was recorded at 00:18 local time.

The epicenter was located at a depth of 12 kilometers, 66 kilometers southeast of Mostar and 15 kilometers north of Bileća. Although the quake was relatively weak, it was strong enough to be felt by residents across a wider area.

Residents Report Tremors: 'Like a Tractor in Front of the House'

Comments from residents who felt the shaking quickly began appearing on the EMSC website. Reports came in from several towns in the region, including Dubrovnik.

"Dubrovnik, it woke me up, brief," one user wrote. Residents of Bileća and Trebinje also shared their experiences. "Like a tractor in front of the house" and "Bileća, short and strong" were among the descriptions. Others reported: "Shaking in Bileća!", "A short rumble was heard", "Vibration through the whole house, Trebinje", and "Trebinje, it was strongly felt."

So far, there are no reports of material damage or injuries, which is expected given the low magnitude of the earthquake.