Today's 6.2-magnitude earthquake is the second to hit central Croatia in the span of 30 hours. It was felt across Croatia and in the surrounding countries.
Yesterday, December 28, a 5.1-magnitude earthquake (and following aftershocks, some of which were over 4 on the Richter Scale) rocked the same area.
Felt #earthquake (#potres) M3.1 strikes 17 km W of #Sisak (#Croatia) 55 min ago. Please report to: https://t.co/hF22FaEDug pic.twitter.com/rfNo7GBxUN
— EMSC (@LastQuake) December 29, 2020
Reports state that 12-year-old girl, another child, and a man passed away as a result of today's earthquake.
Material damages are extensive.
We send sincere condolences to the families and communities affected in Petrinja, Sisak, Glina, and across Croatia.
The Euro-Mediterranean Seismological Centre offered residents their own condolences and advice via Twitter:
@petrinja @croatia Do not forget about yourself. You are experiencing a stressful and demanding time: verify the people around you, reassure them, and take care of yourself too 💕
— EMSC (@LastQuake) December 29, 2020
@petrinja @croatia If you have children, stay with them, reassure them. They may feel confused, anxious, powerless, as you may feel right now. #Earthquakes are scary and stressful. If you can, be comforting for the people around you 💕
— EMSC (@LastQuake) December 29, 2020
#petrinja #croatia Stay safe during the next few hours: you may still feel #aftershocks, but they become less frequent with time 👉 Aftershocks are "normal": the crust is trying to re-adjust itself after the major #earthquake. Take care of yourself and the ones around you 💕
— EMSC (@LastQuake) December 29, 2020