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Latest earthquakes near Korçë, Albania today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Korçë, Albania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Korçë? If an earthquake is happening right now near Korçë, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Korçë Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Korçë. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Korçë and elsewhere.
Dec 16, 2025 12:41AM
Shallow M5.3 Earthquake hit in the Ionian Sea 157km from Pátra (Greece) on Tuesday Night.
Korçë Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 530 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Korçë, Albania in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 53 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Korçë roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Korçë in 2019. A total of 102 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Korçë 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 Korçë in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Korçë 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 | 494 | 93.21% |
| Mag. 5 | 34 | 6.42% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.38% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Korçë
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Korçë occurred on Nov 26, 2019 03:54 local time (Europe/Tirane timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 116 kilometers (72 mi) north-west of Pogradec, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Korçë in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Apr 4, 1904 11:45, 237 kilometers (147 mi) north-west of Pogradec. It is the strongest earthquake near Korçë 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 Korçë, 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 Korçë.
Earthquakes by city in Korçë
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Korçë, Albania.
Use this regional Korçë earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Korçë.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Korçë.
When was the last earthquake in Korçë, Albania?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Korçë on the evening of December 16, 2025 at 20:55 local time (Europe/Tirane). The center of this earthquake was located 280km south of Pogradec at a depth of 17km under water in the Ionian Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Korçë, Albania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Korçë, Albania?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Korçë on the morning of April 4, 1904 at 11:45 local time (Europe/Tirane). The center of this earthquake was located 237km east-northeast of Pogradec at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Korçë since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Korçë, Albania?
In the past 10 years, 530 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Korçë. This averages to 53 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
