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4.3 earthquake hits near central Croatian town of Slunj

Slunj, earthquake

(Photo: EMCS)

1 May 2024 – An earthquake measuring 4.3 on the Richter scale has hit central Croatia on Wednesday morning. 

The Croatian Seismological Service has said that the epicentre of the strong earthquake, which hit at 5.38 am this morning, was recorded 15 km south of the town of Slunj on the border with Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Today, on May 1st, 2024, at 5:38 AM, the seismographs of the Seismological Service of the Republic of Croatia recorded a fairly strong earthquake with its epicenter approximately 15 km south of Slunj, the Croatian Seismological Service wrote.

“The magnitude of the earthquake was 4.3 on the Richter scale, and the intensity at the epicenter was estimated to be V-VI degrees on the EMS scale. The earthquake was felt throughout Croatia, mostly in Lika and central Croatia.

The strong shake lasted just a few seconds and was even felt by people in the capital Zagreb. There are currently no reports of major damage. 

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Slunj (Photo: MarioCRO/Public domain)

You can see CCTV footage from when the earthquake hit here 

Slunj is renowned for its charming lower district, Rastoke, known for its quaint waterfalls and meticulously preserved corn mills, dating back to the 18th century. Rastoke, named after the river branches, is a picturesque area where the Slunjčica river, locally referred to as “Slušnica,” cascades over numerous waterfalls before joining the Korana river. Additionally, Rastoke is home to 22 water mills.

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