Last night, on December 17, 2024, at 11:51 PM, a minor earthquake was recorded with an epicenter 4 kilometers south of Sućuraj on the island of Hvar. The earthquake had a magnitude of 3.0 on the Richter scale, while the intensity at the epicenter was estimated at III–IV degrees on the EMS scale, reports Slobodna Dalmacija.

According to initial reports, the earthquake caused no material damage but was felt in nearby settlements and on the island of Korčula. Residents of Sućuraj and the surrounding area reported tremors lasting several seconds.