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.
Recent Fier Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Fier. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Fier and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2024 04:06AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Nikšić in Montenegro on Thursday Night.
Fier Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 561 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 56 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Fier roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Fier in 2014. A total of 145 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Fier that year. The strongest had a 6.1 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 | 520 | 92.69% |
| Mag. 5 | 38 | 6.77% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.53% |
| 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 17, 2015 08:10 local time (Europe/Tirane timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 244 kilometers (152 mi) south-southeast of Fier-Çifçi, at a depth of 11 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) south-southeast of Fier-Çifçi. It is the strongest earthquake near Fier 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 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 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Fier on the evening of May 1, 2024 at 22:10 local time (Europe/Tirane). The center of this earthquake was located 175km north 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, 561 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Fier. This averages to 56 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
