Latest earthquakes near Fier, Albania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Fier, Albania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Fier? If an earthquake is happening right now near Fier, it will show up within minutes.
Fier Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 509 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Fier, Albania in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 50 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Fier roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Fier in 2019. A total of 105 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Fier 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 Fier in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Fier 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 | 472 | 92.73% |
| Mag. 5 | 35 | 6.88% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.39% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Fier
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Fier occurred on Nov 26, 2019 03:54 local time (Europe/Tirane timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 89 kilometers (55 mi) north of Fier-Çifçi, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Fier in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Apr 15, 1979 07:19, 156 kilometers (97 mi) north of Fier-Çifçi. It is the strongest earthquake near Fier in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Fier, Albania 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 Fier.
Earthquakes by city in Fier
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Fier, Albania.
Use this regional Fier earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Patos, Fier, Lushnjë and Patos Fshat.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Fier.
When was the last earthquake in Fier, Albania?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Fier on the night of February 4, 2026 at 04:47 local time (Europe/Tirane). The center of this earthquake was located 112km east of Fier-Çifçi at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Fier, Albania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Fier, Albania?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Fier on the morning of April 15, 1979 at 07:19 local time (Europe/Tirane). The center of this earthquake was located 156km north-northwest of Fier-Çifçi at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Fier since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Fier, Albania?
In the past 10 years, 509 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fier. This averages to 51 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
