Latest earthquakes near Serbia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Serbia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Serbia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Serbia (also known as Srbija), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Serbia Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Serbia. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Serbia and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2024 04:06AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Nikšić in Montenegro on Thursday Night.
Serbia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 311 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Serbia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 31 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Serbia roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Serbia in 2019. A total of 75 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Serbia that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Serbia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Serbia 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 | 290 | 93.25% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 6.75% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Serbia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Serbia occurred on Apr 22, 2022 23:07 local time (Europe/Belgrade timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 265 kilometers (165 mi) south-west of Belgrade, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Serbia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Apr 18, 1928 20:22, 278 kilometers (173 mi) south-west of Niš. It is the strongest earthquake near Serbia 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 Serbia 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 Serbia.
Earthquakes by region of Serbia
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Serbia.
When was the last earthquake in Serbia?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Serbia on the night of May 13, 2024 at 04:22 local time (Europe/Belgrade). The center of this earthquake was located 287km south-southwest of Belgrade at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Serbia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Serbia?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Serbia on the evening of April 18, 1928 at 20:22 local time (Europe/Belgrade). The center of this earthquake was located 278km east-southeast of Niš at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Serbia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Serbia?
In the past 10 years, 311 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Serbia. This averages to 31 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
