Latest earthquakes near Kosovo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Kosovo, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kosovo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kosovo (also known as Kosova), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kosovo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kosovo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kosovo and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2024 04:06AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Nikšić in Montenegro on Thursday Night.
Kosovo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 411 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kosovo in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 41 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kosovo roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kosovo in 2019. A total of 96 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kosovo that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kosovo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kosovo during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 384 | 93.43% |
| Mag. 5 | 26 | 6.33% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.24% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kosovo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kosovo occurred on Nov 26, 2019 03:54 local time (Europe/Belgrade timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 187 kilometers (116 mi) south-west of Pristina, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kosovo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Apr 18, 1928 20:22, 294 kilometers (183 mi) south-west of Gjilan. It is the strongest earthquake near Kosovo in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kosovo in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Kosovo.
Earthquakes by region of Kosovo
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Kosovo.
- Ferizaj District
- Gjakova District
- Gjilan District
- Mitrovica District
- Pec District
- Pristina District
- Prizren District
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kosovo.
When was the last earthquake in Kosovo?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kosovo on the night of May 19, 2024 at 05:08 local time (Europe/Belgrade). The center of this earthquake was located 175km south of Prizren at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kosovo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kosovo?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Kosovo on the evening of April 18, 1928 at 20:22 local time (Europe/Belgrade). The center of this earthquake was located 294km east of Gjilan at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kosovo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kosovo?
In the past 10 years, 411 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kosovo. This averages to 41 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
