Latest earthquakes near Laç, Lezhë today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Laç, Lezhë, Albania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Laç? If an earthquake is happening right now near Laç, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Laç Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Laç. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Laç and elsewhere.
Nov 3, 2024 06:03PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Sunday Evening in the Aegean Sea near Thessaloníki (Greece).
Laç Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 422 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Laç, Lezhë 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 Laç roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Laç in 2019. A total of 97 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Laç 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 Laç in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Laç 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 | 388 | 91.94% |
| Mag. 5 | 32 | 7.58% |
| 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 Laç
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Laç 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 Laç 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 Laç 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 Laç, Lezhë 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 Laç.
Nearest earthquakes from Laç
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Laç, Lezhë. 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 Laç.
When was the last earthquake in Laç, Lezhë?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Laç on the night of November 24, 2024 at 01:25 local time (Europe/Tirane). The center of this earthquake was located 16km north-east of Laç at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Laç, Lezhë in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Laç, Lezhë?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Laç 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 Laç since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Laç, Lezhë?
In the past 10 years, 422 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Laç. This averages to 42 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
