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Two Earthquakes Strike Zagreb Area; Residents Report Feeling Double Shakes
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Two Earthquakes Strike Zagreb Area; Residents Report Feeling Double Shakes

From Veฤernji List · () Croatian

Translated from Croatian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Two weak earthquakes, measuring 2.3 and 2.1 magnitude, struck the Zagreb area early on August 1st.
  • The tremors were felt by residents, who reported experiencing two distinct shakes in quick succession.
  • The epicenters were located in the Podsljeme zone, north of the city.

Zagreb residents were jolted awake early on August 1st by two minor earthquakes that struck the Podsljeme area, just north of the city. The first tremor, recorded at 4:11 AM, had a magnitude of 2.3, followed by a second, slightly weaker one at 4:19 AM with a magnitude of 2.1, according to the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC).

It was felt much stronger in Stubiฤke Toplice than stated. It woke me up, it shook twice in a few minutes.

โ€” ResidentA resident described their experience of the earthquakes.

Both earthquakes registered an intensity of III on the European macroseismic scale (EMS), indicating they were weak tremors. Despite their low magnitude, the earthquakes were distinctly felt by numerous residents. Many took to the EMSC website to share their experiences, with several reporting feeling two separate shakes within a short period.

The house shook well, with a rumble.

โ€” ResidentA resident shared their experience of the tremors.

Comments described the sensation vividly: "It was felt much stronger in Stubiฤke Toplice than stated. It woke me up, it shook twice in a few minutes," one user wrote. Another shared, "The house shook well, with a rumble." Others confirmed the dual nature of the shaking, noting, "It happened twice and was felt properly both times," and "I was sleeping and felt the bed shake briefly."

It happened twice and was felt properly both times.

โ€” ResidentA resident confirmed feeling two distinct shakes.
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Originally published by Veฤernji List in Croatian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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