Latest earthquakes near Mostar, Federation of B&H today
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Recent Mostar Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Mostar. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Mostar and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2024 04:06AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Nikšić in Montenegro on Thursday Night.
Mostar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 252 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 | 92.46% |
| Mag. 5 | 17 | 6.75% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.79% |
| 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 Nov 26, 2019 03:54 local time (Europe/Sarajevo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 247 kilometers (153 mi) south-east of Mostar, at a depth of 22 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) south-east of Mostar. It is the strongest earthquake near Mostar 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 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 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Mostar on the afternoon of May 3, 2024 at 16:02 local time (Europe/Sarajevo). The center of this earthquake was located 258km southwest of Mostar at a depth of 13km 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, 252 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 14 days.
