Latest earthquakes near Sarajevo, Federation of B&H today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sarajevo, Federation of B&H, Bosnia and Herzegovina, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sarajevo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sarajevo, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 18:58 Sarajevo) |
M 3.0 | 264 km SSE from Sarajevo |
| 7 days ago (Mar 23 17:08 Sarajevo) |
M 2.1 | 237 km SSE from Sarajevo |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 08:20 Sarajevo) |
M 2.8 | 206 km E from Sarajevo |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 08:18 Sarajevo) |
M 2.6 | 204 km E from Sarajevo |
| 12 days ago (Mar 18 21:01 Sarajevo) |
M 2.6 | 292 km NE from Sarajevo |
| 12 days ago (Mar 18 09:34 Sarajevo) |
M 2.3 | 273 km SSE from Sarajevo |
| 13 days ago (Mar 17 20:29 Sarajevo) |
M 2.7 | 265 km SSW from Sarajevo |
| 14 days ago (Mar 16 11:19 Sarajevo) |
M 2.0 | 260 km SE from Sarajevo |
| 16 days ago (Mar 14 20:37 Sarajevo) |
M 5.0 | 315 km SW from Sarajevo |
| 18 days ago (Mar 12 20:06 Sarajevo) |
M 2.0 | 263 km SE from Sarajevo |
| 19 days ago (Mar 12 02:30 Sarajevo) |
M 2.3 | 258 km WSW from Sarajevo |
| 20 days ago (Mar 10 06:32 Sarajevo) |
M 2.6 | 100 km SSE from Sarajevo |
| 22 days ago (Mar 8 09:27 Sarajevo) |
M 2.8 | 243 km SW from Sarajevo |
| 24 days ago (Mar 7 01:34 Sarajevo) |
M 2.7 | 140 km ENE from Sarajevo |
| 24 days ago (Mar 6 15:58 Sarajevo) |
M 2.4 | 213 km SSE from Sarajevo |
| 25 days ago (Mar 5 17:29 Sarajevo) |
M 2.1 | 242 km SSE from Sarajevo |
| 27 days ago (Mar 4 00:35 Sarajevo) |
M 2.2 | 230 km NW from Sarajevo |
| 27 days ago (Mar 3 09:50 Sarajevo) |
M 3.0 | 89 km S from Sarajevo |
| 27 days ago (Mar 3 06:32 Sarajevo) |
M 2.6 | 38 km NE from Sarajevo |
| 29 days ago (Mar 1 22:19 Sarajevo) |
M 2.0 | 250 km SE from Sarajevo |
| 29 days ago (Mar 1 13:46 Sarajevo) |
M 2.6 | 83 km SSW from Sarajevo |
| 31 days ago (Feb 27 12:34 Sarajevo) |
M 2.5 | 77 km SW from Sarajevo |
| 33 days ago (Feb 25 14:43 Sarajevo) |
M 2.2 | 250 km SE from Sarajevo |
| 33 days ago (Feb 25 12:52 Sarajevo) |
M 4.4 | 239 km NW from Sarajevo |
| 34 days ago (Feb 24 06:22 Sarajevo) |
M 2.2 | 232 km SSE from Sarajevo |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Sarajevo
Sarajevo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 233 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sarajevo, Federation of B&H in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 23 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sarajevo roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sarajevo in 2019. A total of 74 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sarajevo 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 Sarajevo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Sarajevo 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 | 215 | 92.27% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 6.87% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.86% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sarajevo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sarajevo 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 Sarajevo 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 Sarajevo 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 Sarajevo, 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 Sarajevo.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2020 12:19 (Sarajevo) |
M 6.4 | 241 km NW from Sarajevo |
| Nov 26, 2019 03:54 (Sarajevo) |
M 6.4 | 277 km SSE from Sarajevo |
| Apr 22, 2022 23:07 (Sarajevo) |
M 5.7 | 87 km S from Sarajevo |
| Sep 21, 2019 16:04 (Sarajevo) |
M 5.6 | 295 km SSE from Sarajevo |
| Nov 26, 2019 07:08 (Sarajevo) |
M 5.5 | 268 km SSE from Sarajevo |
| Mar 27, 2021 14:47 (Sarajevo) |
M 5.5 | 243 km SW from Sarajevo |
| Mar 14, 2024 04:06 (Sarajevo) |
M 5.4 | 103 km SSE from Sarajevo |
| Nov 27, 2019 15:45 (Sarajevo) |
M 5.3 | 272 km SSE from Sarajevo |
| Nov 26, 2019 10:19 (Sarajevo) |
M 5.3 | 78 km SSW from Sarajevo |
| Nov 26, 2019 04:03 (Sarajevo) |
M 5.3 | 289 km SSE from Sarajevo |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Sarajevo
Nearest earthquakes from Sarajevo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sarajevo, Federation of B&H. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2024 09:22 (Sarajevo) |
M 4.3 | 17 km NNE from Sarajevo |
| Apr 12, 2015 02:05 (Sarajevo) |
M 4.1 | 20 km ESE from Sarajevo |
| Dec 30, 2023 21:43 (Sarajevo) |
M 4.7 | 62 km NW from Sarajevo |
| Sep 8, 2021 13:28 (Sarajevo) |
M 4.3 | 64 km NW from Sarajevo |
| Oct 26, 2017 00:46 (Sarajevo) |
M 4.1 | 66 km WSW from Sarajevo |
| Oct 26, 2017 00:58 (Sarajevo) |
M 4.0 | 68 km WSW from Sarajevo |
| Oct 26, 2017 00:50 (Sarajevo) |
M 4.3 | 69 km W from Sarajevo |
| Dec 1, 2019 04:03 (Sarajevo) |
M 4.3 | 71 km SSW from Sarajevo |
| Jul 21, 2019 11:07 (Sarajevo) |
M 4.2 | 72 km ESE from Sarajevo |
| Jun 30, 2022 08:07 (Sarajevo) |
M 4.3 | 72 km SW from Sarajevo |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Sarajevo
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sarajevo.
When was the last earthquake in Sarajevo, Federation of B&H?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Sarajevo on the evening of March 24, 2025 at 18:58 local time (Europe/Sarajevo). The center of this earthquake was located 264km south-southeast of Sarajevo at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sarajevo, Federation of B&H in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sarajevo, Federation of B&H?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Sarajevo 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 Sarajevo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sarajevo, Federation of B&H?
In the past 10 years, 233 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sarajevo. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
