Latest earthquakes near Tirana today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tirana, Albania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tirana? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tirana (also known as Τίρανα), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Tirana Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tirana. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tirana and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2024 04:06AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Nikšić in Montenegro on Thursday Night.
Tirana Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 486 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tirana in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 48 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tirana roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tirana in 2019. A total of 100 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tirana 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 Tirana in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Tirana 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 | 447 | 91.98% |
| Mag. 5 | 37 | 7.61% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.41% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tirana
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tirana occurred on Nov 26, 2019 03:54 local time (Europe/Tirane timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 32 kilometers (20 mi) north-west of Tirana, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tirana in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Apr 4, 1904 11:45, 289 kilometers (180 mi) north-west of Tirana. It is the strongest earthquake near Tirana 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 Tirana 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 Tirana.
Nearest earthquakes from Tirana
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tirana. 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 Tirana.
When was the last earthquake in Tirana?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Tirana on the evening of May 1, 2024 at 22:10 local time (Europe/Tirane). The center of this earthquake was located 111km north-northwest of Tirana at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tirana in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tirana?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Tirana on the morning of April 4, 1904 at 11:45 local time (Europe/Tirane). The center of this earthquake was located 289km east of Tirana at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tirana since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tirana?
In the past 10 years, 486 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tirana. This averages to 49 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
