Latest earthquakes near Vlorë today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Vlorë, Albania, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Vlorë? If an earthquake is happening right now near Vlorë (also known as Αυλώνας), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Vlorë Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Vlorë. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Vlorë and elsewhere.
Jun 2, 2026 12:12AM
On Tuesday Night an Unusually powerful M6.2 Earthquake struck in the Tirreno Sea near Cosenza (Italy).
Vlorë Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 551 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Vlorë in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 55 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Vlorë roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Vlorë in 2019. A total of 108 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Vlorë 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 Vlorë in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Vlorë 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 | 513 | 93.1% |
| Mag. 5 | 36 | 6.53% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.36% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Vlorë
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Vlorë occurred on Nov 26, 2019 03:54 local time (Europe/Tirane timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 116 kilometers (72 mi) north of Vlorë, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Vlorë in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Jan 17, 1983 13:41, 279 kilometers (173 mi) north of Vlorë. It is the strongest earthquake near Vlorë 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 Vlorë 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 Vlorë.
Nearest earthquakes from Vlorë
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Vlorë. 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 Vlorë.
When was the last earthquake in Vlorë?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Vlorë on the afternoon of July 16, 2026 at 14:48 local time (Europe/Tirane). The center of this earthquake was located 84km south-east of Vlorë at a depth of 15km under water in the Adriatic Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Vlorë in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Vlorë?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Vlorë on the afternoon of January 17, 1983 at 13:41 local time (Europe/Tirane). The center of this earthquake was located 279km south-southeast of Vlorë at a depth of 14km under water in the Ionian Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Vlorë since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Vlorë?
In the past 10 years, 551 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Vlorë. This averages to 55 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
