Latest earthquakes near Gjirokastër today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gjirokastër, Albania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gjirokastër? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gjirokastër (also known as Αργυρόκαστρο), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Gjirokastër Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Gjirokastër. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Gjirokastër and elsewhere.
Mar 29, 2024 08:12AM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake hit 25mi from Greece on Friday Morning.
Mar 14, 2024 04:06AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Nikšić in Montenegro on Thursday Night.
Gjirokastër Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 943 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gjirokastër in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 94 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Gjirokastër roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gjirokastër in 2014. A total of 186 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gjirokastër 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 Gjirokastër in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Gjirokastër 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 | 885 | 93.85% |
| Mag. 5 | 54 | 5.73% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.42% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Gjirokastër
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gjirokastër occurred on Oct 26, 2018 00:54 local time (Europe/Tirane timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 286 kilometers (178 mi) south of Gjirokastër, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gjirokastër in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Jan 17, 1983 13:41, 228 kilometers (142 mi) south of Gjirokastër. It is the strongest earthquake near Gjirokastër 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 Gjirokastër 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 Gjirokastër.
Nearest earthquakes from Gjirokastër
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gjirokastër. 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 Gjirokastër.
When was the last earthquake in Gjirokastër?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Gjirokastër on the evening of May 1, 2024 at 21:20 local time (Europe/Tirane). The center of this earthquake was located 109km north of Gjirokastër at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gjirokastër in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gjirokastër?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Gjirokastër on the afternoon of January 17, 1983 at 13:41 local time (Europe/Tirane). The center of this earthquake was located 228km south of Gjirokastër at a depth of 14km under water in the Ionian Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gjirokastër since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gjirokastër?
In the past 10 years, 943 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gjirokastër. This averages to 94 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
