Earthquake Alerts in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Earthquake Alerts for Bosnia and Herzegovina (Balkans) come from Federal Hydrometeorological Institute of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Civil Protection Directorate of Bosnia and Herzegovina. This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Sarajevo.
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At a glance
- countryBosnia and Herzegovina · Europe
- reference citySarajevo (43.86, 18.41)
- emergencyPrimary emergency number112
- risk profileflood, earthquake, landslide, wildfire, storm
What counts as a earthquake alerts
Earthquakes cannot be predicted, so these pages track detection and early warning instead: seismological networks publish magnitude, depth and location within minutes, and some countries operate early warning that reaches people seconds before strong shaking. Aftershocks are a separate, real hazard for days or weeks after a main shock.
Who issues earthquake alerts in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- meteoFederal Hydrometeorological Institute of Bosnia and Herzegovina
- civilCivil Protection Directorate of Bosnia and Herzegovina
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Drop, cover and hold on - get under a sturdy table, away from glass.
- Expect aftershocks and keep away from damaged buildings.
- If you are on the coast and shaking lasts longer than a minute, move inland or uphill immediately.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Bosnia and Herzegovina: USGS, EMSC, national seismological networks, Copernicus EMS. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues earthquake alerts in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Federal Hydrometeorological Institute of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Civil Protection Directorate of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
What is the emergency number in Bosnia and Herzegovina?
The primary emergency number is 112. Use it for a life-threatening situation; for non-urgent reports use the local police station number.
Does Waarning show live earthquake alerts for Bosnia and Herzegovina?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Sarajevo from USGS, EMSC, national seismological networks, Copernicus EMS. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
More warnings for Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Severe Weather Warnings
- Flood Warnings
- Wildfire Warnings
- Air Quality Warnings
- Landslide Warnings
- Industrial Accident Warnings
Earthquake Alerts in nearby countries
Generated 2026-10-18. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.