Latest earthquakes near Federation of B&H, Bosnia and Herzegovina today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Federation of B&H, Bosnia and Herzegovina, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Federation of B&H? If an earthquake is happening right now near Federation of B&H (also known as Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina), it will show up within minutes.
Federation of B&H Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 263 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Federation of B&H, Bosnia and Herzegovina in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 26 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Federation of B&H roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Federation of B&H in 2019. A total of 76 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Federation of B&H 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 Federation of B&H in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Federation of B&H 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 | 244 | 92.78% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 6.46% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.76% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Federation of B&H
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Federation of B&H occurred on Dec 29, 2020 12:19 local time (Europe/Sarajevo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 241 kilometers (150 mi) north-west of Sarajevo, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Federation of B&H in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Apr 15, 1979 07:19, 207 kilometers (129 mi) north-west of Sarajevo. It is the strongest earthquake near Federation of B&H in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Federation of B&H, Bosnia and Herzegovina 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 Federation of B&H.
Earthquakes by city in Federation of B&H
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Federation of B&H, Bosnia and Herzegovina.
Use this regional Federation of B&H earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Bihać, Lukavac, Bugojno, Travnik, Cazin, Velika Kladuša, Visoko, Goražde, Konjic, Gračanica, Gradačac and Bosanska Krupa.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Federation of B&H.
When was the last earthquake in Federation of B&H, Bosnia and Herzegovina?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Federation of B&H on the evening of July 18, 2025 at 23:59 local time (Europe/Sarajevo). The center of this earthquake was located 259km south-east of Sarajevo at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Federation of B&H, Bosnia and Herzegovina in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Federation of B&H, Bosnia and Herzegovina?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Federation of B&H on the morning of April 15, 1979 at 07:19 local time (Europe/Sarajevo). The center of this earthquake was located 207km south-southeast of Sarajevo at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Federation of B&H since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Federation of B&H, Bosnia and Herzegovina?
In the past 10 years, 263 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Federation of B&H. This averages to 26 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
