Latest earthquakes near Elbasan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Elbasan, Albania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Elbasan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Elbasan, it will show up within minutes.
Elbasan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 484 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Elbasan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 48 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Elbasan roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Elbasan in 2019. A total of 102 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Elbasan 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 Elbasan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Elbasan 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 | 448 | 92.56% |
| Mag. 5 | 34 | 7.02% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.41% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Elbasan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Elbasan occurred on Nov 26, 2019 03:54 local time (Europe/Tirane timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 64 kilometers (40 mi) north-west of Elbasan, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Elbasan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Apr 4, 1904 11:45, 274 kilometers (170 mi) north-west of Elbasan. It is the strongest earthquake near Elbasan 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 Elbasan 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 Elbasan.
Nearest earthquakes from Elbasan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Elbasan. 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 Elbasan.
When was the last earthquake in Elbasan?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Elbasan on the morning of December 15, 2025 at 07:20 local time (Europe/Tirane). The center of this earthquake was located 173km north-east of Elbasan at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Elbasan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Elbasan?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Elbasan on the morning of April 4, 1904 at 11:45 local time (Europe/Tirane). The center of this earthquake was located 274km east-northeast of Elbasan at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Elbasan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Elbasan?
In the past 10 years, 484 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Elbasan. This averages to 48 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
