Latest earthquakes near Lezhë, Albania today
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Recent Lezhë Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Lezhë. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Lezhë and elsewhere.
Mar 8, 2026 04:32AM
On Sunday Night a Shallow M5.5 Earthquake struck near Ioánnina in Greece.
Lezhë Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 424 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lezhë, Albania in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 42 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Lezhë roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lezhë in 2019. A total of 97 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Lezhë 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 Lezhë in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Lezhë 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 | 390 | 91.98% |
| Mag. 5 | 32 | 7.55% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.47% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Lezhë
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lezhë occurred on Nov 26, 2019 03:54 local time (Europe/Tirane timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 21 kilometers (13 mi) south-west of Laç, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lezhë in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Apr 4, 1904 11:45, 294 kilometers (183 mi) south-west of Laç. It is the strongest earthquake near Lezhë 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 Lezhë, 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 Lezhë.
Earthquakes by city in Lezhë
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Lezhë, Albania.
Use this regional Lezhë earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Lezhë.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Lezhë.
When was the last earthquake in Lezhë, Albania?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Lezhë on the afternoon of April 13, 2026 at 13:41 local time (Europe/Tirane). The center of this earthquake was located 240km south of Laç at a depth of 13km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lezhë, Albania in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lezhë, Albania?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Lezhë on the morning of April 4, 1904 at 11:45 local time (Europe/Tirane). The center of this earthquake was located 294km east of Laç at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lezhë since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lezhë, Albania?
In the past 10 years, 424 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lezhë. This averages to 42 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
