Huge explosions detected in southern Hungary’s Baranya County: here’s what caused them

Several explosions were reported in the southern part of Baranya County, Hungary, with local residents noticing the blasts on Thursday. According to the Kövesligethy Radó Seismological Observatory, the event was not related to any natural phenomena. Eyewitnesses suggested that military aircraft were conducting training exercises in the area.

On Thursday, residents of southern Baranya County, Hungary, reported multiple explosions, which were confirmed by the Kövesligethy Radó Seismological Observatory. The phenomenon was detected by their seismic stations at Piszkés-tető and Kővágótöttös.

However, the explosions were not associated with any natural occurrences, the observatory clarified.

Witnesses indicated that military fighter jets were performing manoeuvres in the region, with the loud noises likely caused by sonic booms during these exercises. This follows a similar incident earlier when residents in Pest County mistakenly believed they had felt an earthquake. At that time, the Hungarian Defence Forces were conducting planned explosive disposal operations, which produced moderate sounds that some confused with seismic activity, Index writes.

The recent explosions in Baranya have raised concerns among locals, but the observatory reassured the public that these were linked to military activity and posed no natural threat. Authorities continue to monitor the situation, emphasising the importance of distinguishing between man-made events and natural occurrences.

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