A magnitude 3.9 earthquake hits the Leskovac area
On the morning of July 1, a magnitude 3.9 earthquake was recorded in the Leskovac area according to preliminary data, N1 reports. Kurir, citing the Republic Seismological Institute, writes that the epicenter was in the Leskovac region, with theoretical epicentral intensity estimated at V-VI on the Mercalli scale, meaning such tremors may cause minor damage in the epicentral area.
What matters
Magnitude and time
N1 reports a preliminary magnitude of 3.9 at 9:46 in the Leskovac area.
Intensity
Kurir cites an estimated V-VI Mercalli intensity at the epicenter and a warning that minor building damage is possible.
Preliminary data
The Seismological Institute says the published data may later be corrected.
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Magnitude 3.9 earthquake hits Leskovac and surroundings
N1 writes that on the morning of July 1 at 9:46, a magnitude 3.9 earthquake on the Richter scale was recorded in the Leskovac area according to preliminary seismological data. The article relies on early data and records the place and magnitude of the event.
Earthquake in Leskovac
Kurir cites data from the Republic Seismological Institute: the epicenter was in the Leskovac region at coordinates 42.95 north latitude and 21.91 east longitude. The theoretical intensity at the epicenter was estimated at V-VI on the Mercalli scale; such tremors can cause minor damage to buildings in the epicentral area. The outlet also carries resident accounts of brief shaking felt in different parts of the city.
Overall takeaway
The Google Trend around Jugmedia was confirmed by fresh N1 and Kurir articles: this is a regional incident with preliminary seismological data, not a Google Trends-sourced story.
What this means for residents
For southern Serbia residents
Tremors were felt in different parts of Leskovac and lasted several seconds, according to resident accounts in Kurir.
Check for damage
At this intensity minor damage is possible near the epicenter, so residents should check visible cracks and structures.