Latest earthquakes near Shkodër today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Shkodër, Albania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Shkodër? If an earthquake is happening right now near Shkodër (also known as Shkodra), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Shkodër Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Shkodër. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Shkodër and elsewhere.
Oct 2, 2023 10:29AM
On Monday Morning a Shallow M4.6 Earthquake struck near Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Mar 23, 2023 02:43AM
On Thursday Night a Shallow M4.9 Earthquake struck near Korçë in Albania.
Shkodër Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 377 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Shkodër in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 37 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Shkodër roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Shkodër in 2019. A total of 95 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Shkodër 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 Shkodër in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Shkodër 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 | 351 | 93.1% |
| Mag. 5 | 25 | 6.63% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.27% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Shkodër
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Shkodër occurred on Nov 26, 2019 03:54 local time (Europe/Tirane timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 62 kilometers (39 mi) south of Shkodër, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Shkodër in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Apr 15, 1979 07:19, 25 kilometers (16 mi) south of Shkodër. It is the strongest earthquake near Shkodër in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Shkodër 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 Shkodër.
Nearest earthquakes from Shkodër
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Shkodër. 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 Shkodër.
When was the last earthquake in Shkodër?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Shkodër on the night of December 2, 2023 at 03:55 local time (Europe/Tirane). The center of this earthquake was located 189km south-southeast of Shkodër at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Shkodër in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Shkodër?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Shkodër on the morning of April 15, 1979 at 07:19 local time (Europe/Tirane). The center of this earthquake was located 25km west of Shkodër at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Shkodër since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Shkodër?
In the past 10 years, 377 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Shkodër. This averages to 38 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
