Latest earthquakes near Croatia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Croatia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Croatia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Croatia (also known as Hrvatska), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Croatia Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Croatia. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Croatia and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2024 04:06AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Nikšić in Montenegro on Thursday Night.
Croatia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 510 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Croatia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 51 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Croatia roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Croatia in 2016. A total of 103 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Croatia that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Croatia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Croatia 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 | 478 | 93.73% |
| Mag. 5 | 29 | 5.69% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.59% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Croatia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Croatia occurred on Dec 29, 2020 12:19 local time (Europe/Zagreb timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 11 kilometers (7 mi) west-southwest of Sisak, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Croatia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Nov 23, 1980 19:34, 298 kilometers (185 mi) west-southwest of Dubrovnik. It is the strongest earthquake near Croatia 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 Croatia 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 Croatia.
Earthquakes by region of Croatia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Croatia.
- Bjelovarsko-Bilogorska
- City of Zagreb (Grad Zagreb)
- Dubrovačko-Neretvanska
- Istria
- Karlovačka
- Koprivničko-Križevačka
- Međimurska
- Osječko-Baranjska
- Požeško-Slavonska
- Primorsko-Goranska (Litoraneo-Montana)
- Sisačko-Moslavačka
- Slavonski Brod-Posavina (Brodsko-Posavska)
- Split-Dalmatia
- Varaždinska
- Virovitičk-Podravska
- Vukovar-Sirmium (Vukovarsko-Srijemska)
- Zadarska
- Zagrebačka
- Šibensko-Kniniska
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Croatia.
When was the last earthquake in Croatia?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Croatia on the afternoon of May 12, 2024 at 15:59 local time (Europe/Zagreb). The center of this earthquake was located 287km west of Pula at a depth of 22km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Croatia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Croatia?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Croatia on the evening of November 23, 1980 at 19:34 local time (Europe/Zagreb). The center of this earthquake was located 298km southwest of Dubrovnik at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Croatia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Croatia?
In the past 10 years, 510 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Croatia. This averages to 51 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
