Latest earthquakes near Vidin today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Vidin, Bulgaria, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Vidin? If an earthquake is happening right now near Vidin (also known as Видин), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Vidin Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Vidin. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Vidin and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2024 05:06AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Nikšić in Montenegro on Thursday Night.
Vidin Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 54 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Vidin in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Vidin in 2023. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Vidin that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Vidin in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Vidin 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 | 50 | 92.59% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 7.41% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Vidin
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Vidin occurred on Feb 14, 2023 15:16 local time (Europe/Sofia timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 126 kilometers (78 mi) north of Vidin, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Vidin in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Apr 14, 1928 11:00, 289 kilometers (180 mi) north of Vidin. It is the strongest earthquake near Vidin 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 Vidin 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 Vidin.
Nearest earthquakes from Vidin
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Vidin. 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 Vidin.
When was the last earthquake in Vidin?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Vidin on the evening of May 5, 2024 at 22:36 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 263km south-southeast of Vidin at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Vidin in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Vidin?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Vidin on the morning of April 14, 1928 at 11:00 local time (Europe/Sofia). The center of this earthquake was located 289km south-east of Vidin at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Vidin since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Vidin?
In the past 10 years, 54 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Vidin. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 68 days.
