Latest earthquakes near Kukës today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kukës, Albania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kukës? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kukës (also known as Kukësi), it will show up within minutes.
Kukës Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 383 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kukës in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 38 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kukës roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kukës in 2019. A total of 94 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kukës 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 Kukës in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kukës 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 | 354 | 92.43% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 7.05% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.52% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kukës
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kukës occurred on Nov 26, 2019 03:54 local time (Europe/Tirane timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 97 kilometers (60 mi) south-west of Kukës, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kukës in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Apr 4, 1904 11:45, 237 kilometers (147 mi) south-west of Kukës. It is the strongest earthquake near Kukës 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 Kukës 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 Kukës.
Nearest earthquakes from Kukës
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kukës. 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 Kukës.
When was the last earthquake in Kukës?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kukës on the morning of December 15, 2025 at 07:20 local time (Europe/Tirane). The center of this earthquake was located 80km east-northeast of Kukës at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kukës in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kukës?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Kukës on the morning of April 4, 1904 at 11:45 local time (Europe/Tirane). The center of this earthquake was located 237km east of Kukës at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kukës since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kukës?
In the past 10 years, 383 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kukës. This averages to 38 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
