Latest earthquakes near Montenegro today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Montenegro, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Montenegro? If an earthquake is happening right now near Montenegro (also known as Crna Gora), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Montenegro Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Montenegro. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Montenegro and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2024 04:06AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Nikšić in Montenegro on Thursday Night.
Montenegro Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 382 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Montenegro in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 38 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Montenegro roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Montenegro in 2019. A total of 96 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Montenegro 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 Montenegro in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Montenegro 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 | 355 | 92.93% |
| Mag. 5 | 26 | 6.81% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.26% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Montenegro
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Montenegro occurred on Nov 26, 2019 03:54 local time (Europe/Podgorica timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 105 kilometers (65 mi) south-southeast of Podgorica, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Montenegro in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Apr 15, 1979 07:19, 9 kilometers (6 mi) south-southeast of Bar. It is the strongest earthquake near Montenegro 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 Montenegro 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 Montenegro.
Earthquakes by region of Montenegro
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Montenegro.
When was the last earthquake in Montenegro?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Montenegro on the evening of May 12, 2024 at 21:33 local time (Europe/Podgorica). The center of this earthquake was located 249km south-southeast of Podgorica at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Montenegro in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Montenegro?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Montenegro on the morning of April 15, 1979 at 07:19 local time (Europe/Podgorica). The center of this earthquake was located 9km east of Bar at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Montenegro since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Montenegro?
In the past 10 years, 382 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Montenegro. This averages to 38 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
