Latest earthquakes near Durrës today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Durrës, Albania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Durrës? If an earthquake is happening right now near Durrës (also known as Δυρράχιο), it will show up within minutes.
Durrës Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 449 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Durrës in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 44 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Durrës roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Durrës in 2019. A total of 100 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Durrës 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 Durrës in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Durrës 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 | 413 | 91.98% |
| Mag. 5 | 34 | 7.57% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.45% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Durrës
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Durrës occurred on Nov 26, 2019 03:54 local time (Europe/Tirane timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 22 kilometers (14 mi) north-northeast of Durrës, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Durrës in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Apr 15, 1979 07:19, 88 kilometers (55 mi) north-northeast of Durrës. It is the strongest earthquake near Durrës in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Durrës 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 Durrës.
Nearest earthquakes from Durrës
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Durrës. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Durrës.
When was the last earthquake in Durrës?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Durrës on the morning of January 20, 2025 at 06:10 local time (Europe/Tirane). The center of this earthquake was located 53km south-east of Durrës at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Durrës in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Durrës?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Durrës on the morning of April 15, 1979 at 07:19 local time (Europe/Tirane). The center of this earthquake was located 88km north-northwest of Durrës at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Durrës since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Durrës?
In the past 10 years, 449 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Durrës. This averages to 45 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
