Latest earthquakes near Mostar, Federation of B&H today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mostar, Federation of B&H, Bosnia and Herzegovina, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mostar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mostar, it will show up within minutes.
Mostar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 251 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mostar, Federation of B&H in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 25 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Mostar roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mostar in 2019. A total of 75 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mostar 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 Mostar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Mostar 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 | 233 | 92.83% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 6.37% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.8% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Mostar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mostar occurred on Dec 29, 2020 12:19 local time (Europe/Sarajevo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 262 kilometers (163 mi) north-northwest of Mostar, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Mostar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Apr 15, 1979 07:19, 180 kilometers (112 mi) north-northwest of Mostar. It is the strongest earthquake near Mostar 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 Mostar, Federation of B&H 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 Mostar.
Nearest earthquakes from Mostar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mostar, Federation of B&H. 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 Mostar.
When was the last earthquake in Mostar, Federation of B&H?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Mostar on the night of January 1, 2025 at 00:15 local time (Europe/Sarajevo). The center of this earthquake was located 261km east-southeast of Mostar at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mostar, Federation of B&H in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mostar, Federation of B&H?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Mostar on the morning of April 15, 1979 at 07:19 local time (Europe/Sarajevo). The center of this earthquake was located 180km south-east of Mostar at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mostar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mostar, Federation of B&H?
In the past 10 years, 251 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mostar. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
