A strong earthquake rattled Zagreb on Sunday morning, local time, killing at least one person and littering the streets with debris.
The temblor, which struck 5.7 miles (9.2 km) to the north of Zagreb and had a depth of 6.2 miles (10 km), was rated a magnitude 5.4, according to the United States Geological Survey (USGS).
There has been at least one strong aftershock thus far with a magnitude of 4.6.
Pučišća - Island of Brač - Croatia
The town and harbour of Pučišća lie on the northern coast of the island of Brac, at the end of a deep bay between the towns of Postira and Povlja. The area is known for its stone-cutting tradition and stone from the local quarries was incorporated even in the walls of the White House in Washington. Enjoy an unforgettable stay in the lovely small town and bathing in the crystal clear waters of the wonderful bay.
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Croatia, March 2020
A strong earthquake in Croatia on Sunday caused panic, the evacuation of hospitals and widespread damage, including to the capital's iconic cathedral — all amid a partial coronavirus lockdown.
A 15-year-old died and 16 others were injured, authorities said.
The European seismological agency, EMSC, said the earthquake measured 5.3 and struck a wide area north of the capital, Zagreb, at 6:23 a.m. local time Sunday. The epicentre was seven kilometre north of Zagreb at a depth of 10 kilometres.
There were at least four weaker temblors after the initial quake.
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Croatia, March 2020
The European Seismological Agency, EMSC, noted that experts located the epicenter at 7 kilometers north of Zagreb at a depth of 10 kilometers, 6:23 in the morning.
Thousands of citizens panicked out onto the streets, including people from main hospitals caring for people with Covid-19 infections.
It was the most powerful earthquake in Zagreb in 140 years.
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Croatia, March 2020
Prior to the earthquake, a lockdown was put in place in Zagreb and elsewhere across Croatia to combat the spread of coronavirus.
"Now everyone’s outside grouped in front of their buildings. This won’t help," wrote one person on Twitter after the earthquake struck.
"This was the strongest earthquake in Zagreb in the last 140 years, but there is no need to panic and go to gas stations in large numbers," government officials stated on Twitter. "Regardless of the situation, we emphasize once again the importance of keeping a distance and following the instructions to combat #COVID ー 19!"
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A 5.3 magnitude earthquake, followed by a series of aftershocks, struck Zagreb, the capital of the Republic of Croatia on Sunday, 22 March just after 6 am. The epicentre was only 6 miles (9.6 km) from the city centre. It is the largest earthquake to hit the country in 140 years.
The earthquake comes at a time of restricted movement due to the coronavirus, including a shutdown of the public tram and bus network.
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Croatia, March 2020
Zagreb earthquake: Teenager killed as strong tremor shakes Croatia amid partial coronavirus lockdown
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Pokrivenik Bay - Island of Hvar - Croatia
Pokrivenik Bay, which is considered one of the most beautiful bays on the island of Hvar, offers all that is needed for a pleasant summer holiday. The bay lies on the northern coast of the island, some 35 km from the cape and ferry port in Sucuraj. Steep rock walls, a long pebble beach, an incredibly blue sea and enough greenery make the bay a wonderful and tranquil place for a quiet holiday. Do not forget to visit the ancient towns of Hvar, Stari Grad and Jelsa during your stay.
Adria Databanka is a travel agency which runs an innovative online reservation and information system offering a wide range of holidays in Croatia. Our system offers a whole new way of viewing, reserving and paying for travel services.
We have been providing a booking service for accommodation on the Adriatic Coast, mainly private homes (apartments, villas, rooms), campsites and hotels, for many years now and we have drawn on this experience to try to improve the booking process for the end-user by eliminating the errors and misunderstandings that can often occur between the customer, travel agency and the holiday property owner in Croatia . We have tried to create a system, which, where possible, keeps the risk of the customer and the travel service provider to a minimum.