Latest earthquakes near Zagreb, City of Zagreb today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zagreb, City of Zagreb, Croatia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zagreb? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zagreb, it will show up within minutes.
Zagreb Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 86 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zagreb, City of Zagreb in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Zagreb in 2021. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Zagreb that year. The strongest had a 4.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Zagreb in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Zagreb 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 | 83 | 96.51% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 2.33% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.16% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Zagreb
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zagreb occurred on Dec 29, 2020 12:19 local time (Europe/Zagreb timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 49 kilometers (30 mi) south-southeast of Zagreb, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zagreb in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 6, 1976 21:00, 217 kilometers (135 mi) south-southeast of Zagreb. It is the strongest earthquake near Zagreb in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Zagreb, City of Zagreb 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 Zagreb.
Nearest earthquakes from Zagreb
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Zagreb, City of Zagreb. 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 Zagreb.
When was the last earthquake in Zagreb, City of Zagreb?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Zagreb on the night of April 4, 2026 at 02:01 local time (Europe/Zagreb). The center of this earthquake was located 78km west of Zagreb at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zagreb, City of Zagreb in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zagreb, City of Zagreb?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Zagreb on the evening of May 6, 1976 at 21:00 local time (Europe/Zagreb). The center of this earthquake was located 217km west-northwest of Zagreb at a depth of 9km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zagreb since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zagreb, City of Zagreb?
In the past 10 years, 86 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zagreb. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 42 days.
