Magnitude 3.2 Earthquake Struck 4 km NNW of Dubrava, Croatia on March 24, 2020 19:53:49

Last Updated: 2020-06-06 20:54:16

On March 24, 2020 19:53:49 an earthquake with magnitude of 3.2 on the richter scale hit 4 km NNW of Dubrava, Croatia. The earthquake originated at a depth of approximately 10.0 kilometers below the Earth's surface on longitude 16.036° and latitude 45.864°. According to documented reports 9 people felt the earth quake, No tsunami was triggered due to the earthquake.

Magnitude & Depth

The earthquake that appeared on March 24, 2020 19:53:49 had a magnitude of 3.2 on the richter scale. Which is considered to be a minor earthquake and is often felt but causes little to no damage.

Shallow earthquakes are considered between 0 and 70 km deep, while intermediate earthquakes range from 70 - 300 km deep and deep earthquakes are between 300 - 700 km deep.

Are shallow earthquakes more destructive?

Shallow quakes generally tend to be more damaging than deeper quakes. Seismic waves from deep quakes have to travel farther to the surface, losing energy along the way.

Nearby Cities and Towns

The nearest significant population center is Gradska četvrt Podsljeme in Zagreb, Croatia, located 4 kilometers or 2 miles ↙ SW of the earthquake's epicenter. Other cities in close proximity include Dubrava (Zagreb, Croatia) located 4 km (2 mi) ↘ SE and Gradska četvrt Gornji Grad - Medvescak (Zagreb, Croatia) located 5 km (3 mi) ↙ SW of the epicenter.

In total, we found 224 cities in our database that might have been impacted by the earthquake.

Distance Direction City State Country
4 km (2 mi) ↙ SW Gradska četvrt Podsljeme Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
4 km (2 mi) ↘ SE Dubrava Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
5 km (3 mi) ↙ SW Gradska četvrt Gornji Grad - Medvescak Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
7 km (4 mi) ↓ S Centar Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
7 km (4 mi) ↓ S Zagreb Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
8 km (5 mi) → E Sesvete Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
8 km (4 mi) ↓ S Gradska četvrt Donji grad Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
8 km (5 mi) ↗ NE Kašina Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
9 km (6 mi) ↓ S Novi Zagreb Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
12 km (7 mi) ← W Gornja Bistra Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
12 km (8 mi) ↘ SE Mičevec Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
13 km (8 mi) ↙ SW Jankomir Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
13 km (8 mi) ↙ SW Stenjevec Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
13 km (8 mi) ↖ NW Grad Donja Stubica Krapina-Zagorje 🇭🇷 Croatia
14 km (8 mi) ↓ S Velika Mlaka Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
14 km (8 mi) ← W Jablanovec Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
14 km (9 mi) ↖ NW Stubičke Toplice Krapina-Zagorje 🇭🇷 Croatia
14 km (9 mi) ← W Donja Bistra Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
15 km (9 mi) ← W Bistra Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
15 km (9 mi) ↓ S Odra Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
16 km (10 mi) ↙ SW Ježdovec Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
16 km (9 mi) ← W Jakovlje Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
16 km (10 mi) ↑ N Marija Bistrica Krapina-Zagorje 🇭🇷 Croatia
16 km (10 mi) ↓ S Donja Lomnica Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
17 km (10 mi) → E Grad Dugo Selo Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
17 km (10 mi) ↙ SW Zaprešić Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
17 km (10 mi) ↖ NW Oroslavje Krapina-Zagorje 🇭🇷 Croatia
17 km (10 mi) ↘ SE Velika Gorica Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
17 km (11 mi) ↓ S Brezovica Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
17 km (10 mi) ↙ SW Lučko Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
18 km (11 mi) ↓ S Zadvorsko Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
18 km (11 mi) ↓ S Lukavec Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
18 km (11 mi) ↙ SW Orešje Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
18 km (11 mi) ↙ SW Bestovje Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
18 km (11 mi) ↙ SW Rakitje Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
18 km (11 mi) ↘ SE Grad Velika Gorica Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
18 km (11 mi) ← W Grad Zaprešić Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
18 km (11 mi) ↘ SE Gradići Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
18 km (11 mi) ← W Pojatno Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
19 km (11 mi) ↘ SE Novo Čiče Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
19 km (12 mi) ↙ SW Stupnik Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
19 km (12 mi) ← W Luka Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
19 km (12 mi) ↓ S Donji Stupnik Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
19 km (12 mi) ↖ NW Bedekovčina Krapina-Zagorje 🇭🇷 Croatia
19 km (12 mi) ↓ S Strmec Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
20 km (12 mi) ↙ SW Kerestinec Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
20 km (12 mi) → E Brckovljani Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
20 km (12 mi) ↗ NE Grad Sveti Ivan Zelina Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
20 km (12 mi) ↑ N Zlatar Bistrica Krapina-Zagorje 🇭🇷 Croatia
20 km (12 mi) → E Velika Ostrna Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
20 km (12 mi) ← W Brdovec Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
20 km (12 mi) ↖ NW Grad Zabok Krapina-Zagorje 🇭🇷 Croatia
20 km (12 mi) ← W Pušća Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
20 km (12 mi) ↖ NW Zabok Krapina-Zagorje 🇭🇷 Croatia
21 km (13 mi) ↙ SW Sveta Nedelja Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
21 km (13 mi) ↙ SW Sveta Nedjelja Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
22 km (13 mi) ← W Zdenci Brdovečki Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
22 km (13 mi) ↘ SE Mraclin Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
22 km (13 mi) → E Gračec Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
22 km (13 mi) ↘ SE Kuče Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
22 km (14 mi) → E Lonjica Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
23 km (14 mi) ← W Prigorje Brdovečko Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
23 km (14 mi) ↑ N Konjščina Krapina-Zagorje 🇭🇷 Croatia
23 km (14 mi) ↙ SW Rakov Potok Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
24 km (15 mi) ↓ S Horvati Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
25 km (15 mi) → E Lupoglav Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
25 km (15 mi) ↙ SW Samobor Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
25 km (15 mi) ↑ N Grad Zlatar Krapina-Zagorje 🇭🇷 Croatia
25 km (15 mi) ↖ NW Mače Krapina-Zagorje 🇭🇷 Croatia
25 km (15 mi) ↑ N Zlatar Krapina-Zagorje 🇭🇷 Croatia
26 km (16 mi) ↙ SW Grad Samobor Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
26 km (16 mi) ↖ NW Sveti Križ Začretje Krapina-Zagorje 🇭🇷 Croatia
27 km (16 mi) ↙ SW Bregana Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
29 km (18 mi) ↗ NE Vrbovec Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
29 km (18 mi) ↗ NE Preseka Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
29 km (18 mi) ↑ N Breznica Varaždin 🇭🇷 Croatia
30 km (18 mi) ↓ S Donja Zdenčina Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
30 km (19 mi) ← W Klanjec Krapina-Zagorje 🇭🇷 Croatia
30 km (19 mi) ↗ NE Grad Vrbovec Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
30 km (18 mi) ↖ NW Mihovljan Krapina-Zagorje 🇭🇷 Croatia
30 km (18 mi) ← W Grad Klanjec Krapina-Zagorje 🇭🇷 Croatia
30 km (19 mi) ↙ SW Rude Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
32 km (19 mi) ↑ N Budinščina Krapina-Zagorje 🇭🇷 Croatia
32 km (20 mi) ↑ N Breznički Hum Varaždin 🇭🇷 Croatia
33 km (21 mi) ↘ SE Lekenik Sisak-Moslavina 🇭🇷 Croatia
34 km (21 mi) ← W Brežice Brežice Municipality 🇸🇮 Slovenia
34 km (21 mi) ↖ NW Radoboj Krapina-Zagorje 🇭🇷 Croatia
34 km (21 mi) ↗ NE Gradec Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
35 km (21 mi) ↖ NW Grad Krapina Krapina-Zagorje 🇭🇷 Croatia
35 km (21 mi) ↖ NW Krapina Krapina-Zagorje 🇭🇷 Croatia
35 km (22 mi) ← W Bistrica ob Sotli Bistrica ob Sotli Municipality 🇸🇮 Slovenia
36 km (22 mi) ← W Kumrovec Krapina-Zagorje 🇭🇷 Croatia
36 km (22 mi) ↙ SW Grad Jastrebarsko Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
37 km (23 mi) ↙ SW Jastrebarsko Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
38 km (23 mi) ↖ NW Lepoglava Varaždin 🇭🇷 Croatia
38 km (24 mi) → E Općina Dubrava Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
38 km (24 mi) ↑ N Gornja Rijeka Koprivnica-Križevci 🇭🇷 Croatia
39 km (24 mi) ↖ NW Pregrada Krapina-Zagorje 🇭🇷 Croatia
39 km (24 mi) ↖ NW Jesenje Krapina-Zagorje 🇭🇷 Croatia
40 km (25 mi) ↘ SE Martinska Ves Sisak-Moslavina 🇭🇷 Croatia
40 km (25 mi) ↑ N Grad Novi Marof Varaždin 🇭🇷 Croatia
40 km (25 mi) ↑ N Ivanec Varaždin 🇭🇷 Croatia
40 km (24 mi) ↖ NW Đurmanec Krapina-Zagorje 🇭🇷 Croatia
41 km (25 mi) ↑ N Grad Ivanec Varaždin 🇭🇷 Croatia
42 km (26 mi) ↗ NE Križevci Koprivnica-Križevci 🇭🇷 Croatia
42 km (26 mi) ↑ N Remetinec Varaždin 🇭🇷 Croatia
43 km (27 mi) ← W Kozje Kozje Municipality 🇸🇮 Slovenia
43 km (26 mi) ← W Krško Municipality of Krško 🇸🇮 Slovenia
43 km (27 mi) → E Križ Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
43 km (26 mi) ↑ N Ljubešćica Varaždin 🇭🇷 Croatia
44 km (27 mi) ← W Leskovec pri Krškem Municipality of Krško 🇸🇮 Slovenia
45 km (28 mi) ↗ NE Grad Križevci Koprivnica-Križevci 🇭🇷 Croatia
45 km (28 mi) ↑ N Klenovnik Varaždin 🇭🇷 Croatia
45 km (28 mi) → E Novoselec Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
46 km (28 mi) ↗ NE Farkaševac Zagreb 🇭🇷 Croatia
46 km (29 mi) → E Grad Čazma Bjelovar-Bilogora 🇭🇷 Croatia
46 km (28 mi) ↑ N Tužno Varaždin 🇭🇷 Croatia
46 km (29 mi) ← W Podčetrtek Podčetrtek Municipality 🇸🇮 Slovenia
46 km (29 mi) ← W Senovo Municipality of Krško 🇸🇮 Slovenia
46 km (28 mi) → E Čazma Bjelovar-Bilogora 🇭🇷 Croatia
47 km (29 mi) ↑ N Beretinec Varaždin 🇭🇷 Croatia
47 km (29 mi) ↘ SE Grad Sisak Sisak-Moslavina 🇭🇷 Croatia
48 km (29 mi) ↖ NW Rogatec Rogatec Municipality 🇸🇮 Slovenia
48 km (30 mi) ↖ NW Žetale Žetale Municipality 🇸🇮 Slovenia
49 km (30 mi) ↑ N Donje Ladanje Varaždin 🇭🇷 Croatia
49 km (30 mi) ↑ N Vidovec Varaždin 🇭🇷 Croatia
50 km (31 mi) ↑ N Nedeljanec Varaždin 🇭🇷 Croatia
50 km (31 mi) ↑ N Gornji Kneginec Varaždin 🇭🇷 Croatia
51 km (31 mi) ↘ SE Petrinja Sisak-Moslavina 🇭🇷 Croatia
51 km (32 mi) ↘ SE Sisak Sisak-Moslavina 🇭🇷 Croatia
51 km (31 mi) ↘ SE Grad Petrinja Sisak-Moslavina 🇭🇷 Croatia
51 km (31 mi) ↑ N Jalkovec Varaždin 🇭🇷 Croatia
51 km (32 mi) ↖ NW Rogaška Slatina Rogaška Slatina Municipality 🇸🇮 Slovenia
53 km (33 mi) ↘ SE Budaševo Sisak-Moslavina 🇭🇷 Croatia
53 km (33 mi) ↑ N Kućan Marof Varaždin 🇭🇷 Croatia
53 km (33 mi) ↑ N Vinica Varaždin 🇭🇷 Croatia
53 km (33 mi) ↖ NW Podlehnik Podlehnik Municipality 🇸🇮 Slovenia
53 km (33 mi) ↖ NW Cirkulane Ajdovščina Municipality 🇸🇮 Slovenia
54 km (34 mi) ↑ N Hrašćica Varaždin 🇭🇷 Croatia
54 km (34 mi) ↗ NE Rovišće Bjelovar-Bilogora 🇭🇷 Croatia
54 km (33 mi) ↑ N Grad Varaždin Varaždin 🇭🇷 Croatia
54 km (33 mi) ↑ N Varaždin Varaždin 🇭🇷 Croatia
55 km (34 mi) ↑ N Gornje Vratno Varaždin 🇭🇷 Croatia
55 km (34 mi) ↑ N Petrijanec Varaždin 🇭🇷 Croatia
55 km (34 mi) ↑ N Jalžabet Varaždin 🇭🇷 Croatia
55 km (34 mi) ↑ N Sračinec Varaždin 🇭🇷 Croatia
56 km (35 mi) ↑ N Cestica Varaždin 🇭🇷 Croatia
56 km (34 mi) → E Popovača Sisak-Moslavina 🇭🇷 Croatia
56 km (35 mi) ↖ NW Šmarje pri Jelšah Šmarje pri Jelšah Municipality 🇸🇮 Slovenia
56 km (35 mi) ↖ NW Videm pri Ptuju Videm Municipality 🇸🇮 Slovenia
57 km (35 mi) ↖ NW Makole Borovnica Municipality 🇸🇮 Slovenia
57 km (35 mi) ↗ NE Gudovac Bjelovar-Bilogora 🇭🇷 Croatia
58 km (36 mi) ↘ SE Glina Sisak-Moslavina 🇭🇷 Croatia
58 km (36 mi) ↓ S Gvozd Sisak-Moslavina 🇭🇷 Croatia
58 km (36 mi) ↑ N Zavrč Zavrč Municipality 🇸🇮 Slovenia
58 km (36 mi) ↗ NE Predavac Bjelovar-Bilogora 🇭🇷 Croatia
58 km (36 mi) ↗ NE Zrinski Topolovac Bjelovar-Bilogora 🇭🇷 Croatia
59 km (36 mi) ↘ SE Grad Glina Sisak-Moslavina 🇭🇷 Croatia
59 km (36 mi) ↑ N Kuršanec Međimurje 🇭🇷 Croatia
59 km (37 mi) ↖ NW Markovci Markovci Municipality 🇸🇮 Slovenia
59 km (36 mi) ↖ NW Majšperk Majšperk Municipality 🇸🇮 Slovenia
59 km (37 mi) ↓ S Općina Gvozd Sisak-Moslavina 🇭🇷 Croatia
60 km (37 mi) → E Ivanska Bjelovar-Bilogora 🇭🇷 Croatia
60 km (37 mi) ↖ NW Poljčane Brežice Municipality 🇸🇮 Slovenia
61 km (38 mi) ↑ N Središče ob Dravi Središče ob Dravi 🇸🇮 Slovenia
61 km (37 mi) → E Voloder Sisak-Moslavina 🇭🇷 Croatia
62 km (38 mi) ↗ NE Ludbreg Varaždin 🇭🇷 Croatia
62 km (39 mi) ↖ NW Kidričevo Kidričevo Municipality 🇸🇮 Slovenia
62 km (39 mi) ↗ NE Rasinja Koprivnica-Križevci 🇭🇷 Croatia
62 km (38 mi) ↗ NE Brezovac Bjelovar-Bilogora 🇭🇷 Croatia
62 km (39 mi) ↗ NE Grad Bjelovar Bjelovar-Bilogora 🇭🇷 Croatia
62 km (39 mi) ↗ NE Grad Ludbreg Varaždin 🇭🇷 Croatia
63 km (39 mi) ↗ NE Reka Koprivnica-Križevci 🇭🇷 Croatia
63 km (39 mi) ↑ N Nedelišće Međimurje 🇭🇷 Croatia
63 km (39 mi) ↗ NE Bjelovar Bjelovar-Bilogora 🇭🇷 Croatia
63 km (39 mi) ↑ N Strahoninec Međimurje 🇭🇷 Croatia
63 km (39 mi) ↑ N Orehovica Međimurje 🇭🇷 Croatia
64 km (40 mi) ↗ NE Kapela Bjelovar-Bilogora 🇭🇷 Croatia
64 km (39 mi) ↑ N Sveti Đurđ Varaždin 🇭🇷 Croatia
65 km (40 mi) ↑ N Grad Čakovec Međimurje 🇭🇷 Croatia
65 km (40 mi) ↖ NW Pragersko Slovenska Bistrica Municipality 🇸🇮 Slovenia
65 km (40 mi) ↑ N Ivanovec Međimurje 🇭🇷 Croatia
65 km (40 mi) ↑ N Čakovec Međimurje 🇭🇷 Croatia
67 km (42 mi) → E Repušnica Sisak-Moslavina 🇭🇷 Croatia
68 km (42 mi) ↘ SE Sunja Sisak-Moslavina 🇭🇷 Croatia
68 km (42 mi) → E Grad Kutina Sisak-Moslavina 🇭🇷 Croatia
68 km (42 mi) ↖ NW Slovenska Bistrica Slovenska Bistrica Municipality 🇸🇮 Slovenia
68 km (42 mi) ↑ N Mala Subotica Međimurje 🇭🇷 Croatia
68 km (42 mi) ↑ N Prelog Međimurje 🇭🇷 Croatia
68 km (42 mi) ↑ N Pribislavec Međimurje 🇭🇷 Croatia
69 km (43 mi) ↗ NE Koprivnica Koprivnica-Križevci 🇭🇷 Croatia
70 km (43 mi) ↗ NE Grad Koprivnica Koprivnica-Križevci 🇭🇷 Croatia
70 km (44 mi) ↗ NE Koprivnički Ivanec Koprivnica-Križevci 🇭🇷 Croatia
70 km (43 mi) ↑ N Belica Međimurje 🇭🇷 Croatia
72 km (44 mi) → E Kutina Sisak-Moslavina 🇭🇷 Croatia
75 km (46 mi) ↑ N Hodošan Međimurje 🇭🇷 Croatia
76 km (47 mi) ↑ N Goričan Međimurje 🇭🇷 Croatia
77 km (48 mi) ↓ S Velika Kladuša Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
77 km (48 mi) ↓ S Podzvizd Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
77 km (48 mi) ↗ NE Đelekovec Koprivnica-Križevci 🇭🇷 Croatia
78 km (48 mi) ↓ S Vrnograč Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
79 km (49 mi) ↘ SE Grad Hrvatska Kostajnica Sisak-Moslavina 🇭🇷 Croatia
79 km (49 mi) ↗ NE Legrad Koprivnica-Križevci 🇭🇷 Croatia
79 km (49 mi) ↓ S Zborište Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
80 km (50 mi) ↘ SE Hrvatska Kostajnica Sisak-Moslavina 🇭🇷 Croatia
81 km (50 mi) ↗ NE Kotoriba Međimurje 🇭🇷 Croatia
81 km (50 mi) ↘ SE Kostajnica Republika Srpska 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
82 km (51 mi) ↓ S Mala Kladuša Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
86 km (53 mi) ↓ S Šumatac Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
86 km (53 mi) ↓ S Varoška Rijeka Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
86 km (53 mi) ↘ SE Dobrljin Republika Srpska 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
86 km (53 mi) ↓ S Todorovo Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
87 km (54 mi) ↘ SE Općina Dvor Sisak-Moslavina 🇭🇷 Croatia
90 km (56 mi) ↓ S Pećigrad Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
90 km (55 mi) ↓ S Bužim Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
91 km (56 mi) ↓ S Šturlić Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
91 km (57 mi) ↘ SE Dvor Sisak-Moslavina 🇭🇷 Croatia
93 km (57 mi) ↓ S Skokovi Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
94 km (58 mi) ↘ SE Novi Grad Republika Srpska 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
95 km (59 mi) ↓ S Gornja Koprivna Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
96 km (59 mi) ↓ S Ćoralići Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
97 km (60 mi) ↘ SE Kozarska Dubica Republika Srpska 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
98 km (60 mi) ↘ SE Knežica Republika Srpska 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina
99 km (62 mi) ↘ SE Svodna Republika Srpska 🇧🇦 Bosnia and Herzegovina

Nearby Power Plants

We found a total 11 utility-scale power plants in the vecinity of the earthquakes epicenter. The closest being Zagreb El-To CHP Power Plant Croatia Gas power plant, located 9 kilometers (5 miles) ↙ SW from the epicenter.

Distance Direction Power Plant Type Capacity
9 km (5 mi) ↙ SW Zagreb El-To CHP Power Plant Croatia Gas 86.8 MW
9 km (5 mi) ↓ S Zagreb Te-To CHP Power Plant Croatia Gas 328.0 MW
22 km (13 mi) ↑ N Jertovec CCGT Power Plant Croatia Gas 78.0 MW
41 km (25 mi) ← W Krsko (NEK) Nuclear 696.0 MW
45 km (28 mi) ← W Brestanica (TEB) Gas 297.0 MW
51 km (31 mi) ↙ SW Ozalj Hydroelectric Power Plant Croatia Croatia Hydro 5.5 MW
54 km (33 mi) ↘ SE Sisak Thermal Power Plant Croatia Oil 420.0 MW
56 km (35 mi) ↑ N Varazdin Hydroelectric Power Plant Croatia Croatia Hydro 94.0 MW
59 km (37 mi) ↖ NW HE Formin Hydro 116.0 MW
61 km (37 mi) ↑ N Cakovec Hydroelectric Power Plant Croatia Croatia Hydro 76.0 MW
74 km (46 mi) ↗ NE Dubrava Hydroelectric Power Plant Croatia Croatia Hydro 76.0 MW

Power Plants & Risks During Earthquakes

We found 4 types of power plants in the vecinity of the magnitude 3.2 earthquake that struck 4 km NNW of Dubrava, Croatia on March 24, 2020 19:53:49. These types were Hydro power plants, Nuclear power plants, Oil power plants, Gas power plants, below you find information how each type of power plant can pose a risk to you as a person or the ecosytem around you.

None of this information should be used as guidence in an event of an emergency, but rather as additional references to information provided by national, state and local authorities.

Hydropower

Hydropower plants are generally considered as safe in many aspects, but when it comes to severe earthquakes they pose a substantial risk that can manifest in the form of dam faliours, landslides and grave impacts on surrounding ecosystems.

Dam Failure

The most significant risk is the potential failure of the dam that holds the water reservoir. Severe ground shaking can damage or breach the dam, leading to downstream flooding and as a result endangering people and wildlife living downstream. Such an event can also have severe impact on key infrastructure that cascades through society.

Landslides

Earthquakes can trigger landslides in the areas surrounding hydropower plants, potentially damaging infrastructure and causing harm to nearby communities.

Damage to Aquatic Ecosystems

Both landslide and dam failures can have a severe impact on upstream and downstream aquatic wildlife, ecosystem and groundwater, resulting in longterm risks for people and industires living and operating in areas near the water supply.

To mitigate these risks, engineering and construction standards for hydropower plants often include earthquake-resistant designs. These designs incorporate measures such as flexible foundations, strengthened dam structures, and advanced monitoring systems to detect early signs of stress. Additionally, emergency plans and evacuation procedures should be in place to protect personnel and downstream communities in the event of a severe earthquake.

Nuclean Power

Nuclear power plant bear an inherent risk during earthquake events, as we all witnessed on 11 of Mars 2011 in Fukushima. However, According to the World Nuclear Association, nuclear facilities are designed to witstand earthquakes.

"Nuclear facilities are designed so that earthquakes and other external events will not jeopardise the safety of the plant. In France for instance, nuclear plants are designed to withstand an earthquake twice as strong as the 1000-year event calculated for each site. It is estimated that, worldwide, 20% of nuclear reactors are operating in areas of significant seismic activity. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) has a Safety Guide on Seismic Risks for Nuclear Power Plants. Various systems are used in planning, including Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Assessment (PSHA), which is recommended by IAEA and widely accepted."

"Peak ground acceleration (PGA) or design basis earthquake ground motion (DBGM) is measured in Galileo units – Gal (cm/sec2) or g – the force of gravity, one g being 980 Gal. PGA has long been considered an unsatisfactory indicator of damage to structures, and some seismologists are proposing to replace it with cumulative average velocity (CAV) as a more useful metric than ground acceleration since it brings in displacement and duration and "operators are able to determine the absence of potential damages with high confidence" according to the IAEA."

"The logarithmic Richter magnitude scale (or more precisely the Moment Magnitude Scale more generally used today*) measures the overall energy released in an earthquake, and there is not always a good correlation between that and intensity (ground motion) in a particular place. Japan has a seismic intensity scale in shindo units 0 to 7, with weak/strong divisions at levels 5 and 6, hence ten levels. This describes the surface intensity at particular places, rather than the magnitude of the earthquake itself."

Gas Power

Gas power plants can pose significant risks to people and the environment in their vicinity during earthquakes.

Gas Leaks and Fires

Gas power plants rely on natural gas, which can leak from pipelines and equipment when damaged by seismic activity. These leaks can lead to fires and explosions, endangering people in the plant's vicinity.

Impact on Air Quality

Gas power plants emit pollutants, and fires caused by gas leaks during an earthquake can release harmful substances into the air. This can pose health risks to nearby residents.

Environmental Impact

Gas leaks can also harm the local environment, potentially contaminating soil and water sources.

To mitigate these risks, most modern gas power plants have robust safety measures in place, including gas leak detection systems, emergency response plans, and communication protocols to alert nearby communities in case of an incident. Additionally, local authorities should conduct risk assessments and ensure that emergency services are well-prepared to respond to potential hazards posed by gas power plants during earthquakes.

Oil Power

Oil-fired power plants can pose significant risks to society, people, and ecosystems in the event of a severe earthquake.

Oil Spills & Fires

One of the most immediate dangers is the risk of oil spills and fires. The shaking during an earthquake can rupture storage tanks and pipelines, leading to the release of large quantities of oil. Spilled oil can catch fire, causing explosions and further environmental damage.

Air Quality Polution

Oil fires and releases can result in the release of toxic fumes and particulate matter into the air. This can lead to poor air quality, posing health risks to nearby communities. People exposed to these pollutants may experience respiratory issues and other health problems.

Water Pollution

Spilled oil can contaminate nearby water bodies, including rivers, lakes, and groundwater. This can harm aquatic ecosystems, killing fish and other wildlife, and disrupting the food chain. Drinking water supplies may also be compromised, impacting human health.

Soil Contamination

Oil spills can saturate the soil, making it less fertile and potentially rendering it unusable for agriculture. Soil contamination can persist for years, affecting local food production.

Long-Term Environmental Damage

The environmental damage caused by oil spills and fires can persist long after the earthquake event. Cleanup efforts can be costly and challenging, and ecosystems may take years or even decades to recover fully.

To mitigate these risks, most modern oil-fired power plants follow strict regulations, safety measures, and extensive emergency response plans are in place for oil power plants located in seismically active regions. This includes robust containment systems, automatic shutdown mechanisms, and well-trained response teams.

Data Information

Information found on this page is a derivative set, based on sources mentioned below.

Data Sources

We aggregate and combine data from USGS (United States Geographical Survey) and the EMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre). This allow us to get near real-time and historical earthquake data dating back to the year 1950.

Disclaimer

Information or data found on this page should not be used for, or as an early warning system. It is intended as an historical reference or near real-time complementary information to offical and governmental sources. In an event of an emergency it is important closely monitor and follow advice from national, state and local authorities.

Magnitude 3.2 Earthquake Struck 4 km NNW of Dubrava, Croatia on March 24, 2020 19:53:49
Date and Time
2020-03-24 19:53:49 (UTC)
Magnitude
3.2 Magnitude (richter scle)
Depth
10.0 km
Reports
9 people has reported that they felt this earthquake
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