Earthquakes rock Hungary: Stronger tremor hits the region – Is more coming?

A stronger earthquake struck the Csongrád region on Saturday night. According to the Kövesligethy Radó Seismological Observatory, the 3.6-magnitude quake hit at 8:55 PM and was felt across a significantly wider area than the previous day’s tremor.

The 4 July quake on Friday had been estimated at a magnitude of 3.0, making Saturday’s event a sign of increased seismic activity. In both cases, the epicentre was near Csongrád. The observatory reported that multiple aftershocks occurred overnight, several of which were noticeable to residents, though none matched the strength of the main tremor.

All of the HUN-REN Institute of Earth Physics and Space Science‘s national stations recorded Saturday night’s earthquake, which, according to intensity maps, was widely felt throughout the region. Locals from several towns reported experiencing the quake, but fortunately, no damage or injuries have been reported so far.

Experts warn that additional aftershocks could occur in the coming days. The observatory emphasised that continued seismic activity is a normal part of such events and said it will closely monitor the region’s geological movements in the near future.