December 29

The powerful tremor rocked the town of Petrinja just before dawn, toppling historic buildings and triggering widespread panic. Search and rescue teams worked through the night amid aftershocks to locate survivors under collapsed debris. Local hospitals were overwhelmed by the injured, prompting international offers of medical assistance. The quake highlighted the region’s vulnerability to seismic activity and led to renewed efforts to retrofit older structures. Communities united to provide shelter and resources, setting the stage for a long-term rebuilding and preparedness campaign.