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.
Sarajevo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 235 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 | 217 | 92.34% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 6.81% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.85% |
| 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.
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.
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 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sarajevo on the night of January 1, 2025 at 00:15 local time (Europe/Sarajevo). The center of this earthquake was located 260km south-east 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, 235 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sarajevo. This averages to 24 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
