Latest earthquakes near Banja Luka, Srpska today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Banja Luka, Srpska, Bosnia and Herzegovina, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Banja Luka? If an earthquake is happening right now near Banja Luka, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Banja Luka Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Banja Luka. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Banja Luka and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2024 04:06AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Nikšić in Montenegro on Thursday Night.
Banja Luka Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 117 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Banja Luka, Srpska in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 11 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Banja Luka in 2021. A total of 25 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Banja Luka that year. The strongest had a 5.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Banja Luka in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Banja Luka 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 | 111 | 94.87% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 4.27% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 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 Banja Luka
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Banja Luka occurred on Dec 29, 2020 12:19 local time (Europe/Sarajevo timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 103 kilometers (64 mi) north-west of Banja Luka, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Banja Luka in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Banja Luka, Srpska 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 Banja Luka.
Nearest earthquakes from Banja Luka
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Banja Luka, Srpska. 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 Banja Luka.
When was the last earthquake in Banja Luka, Srpska?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Banja Luka on the night of May 3, 2024 at 04:26 local time (Europe/Sarajevo). The center of this earthquake was located 261km south-southwest of Banja Luka at a depth of 10km under water in the Adriatic Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Banja Luka, Srpska in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Banja Luka, Srpska?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Banja Luka on the afternoon of December 29, 2020 at 12:19 local time (Europe/Sarajevo). The center of this earthquake was located 103km northwest of Banja Luka at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Banja Luka since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Banja Luka, Srpska?
In the past 10 years, 117 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Banja Luka. This averages to 12 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 31 days.
