Latest earthquakes near Dubrovnik, Dubrovačko-Neretvanska today
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Recent Dubrovnik Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Dubrovnik. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Dubrovnik and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2024 04:06AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Nikšić in Montenegro on Thursday Night.
Dubrovnik Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 284 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dubrovnik, Dubrovačko-Neretvanska in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 28 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Dubrovnik roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dubrovnik in 2019. A total of 77 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Dubrovnik 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 | 263 | 92.61% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 7.04% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.35% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Dubrovnik
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dubrovnik occurred on Nov 26, 2019 03:54 local time (Europe/Zagreb timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 171 kilometers (106 mi) south-east of Dubrovnik, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dubrovnik in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Nov 23, 1980 19:34, 298 kilometers (185 mi) south-east of Dubrovnik. It is the strongest earthquake near Dubrovnik 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 Dubrovnik, Dubrovačko-Neretvanska 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 Dubrovnik.
Nearest earthquakes from Dubrovnik
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dubrovnik, Dubrovačko-Neretvanska. 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 Dubrovnik.
When was the last earthquake in Dubrovnik, Dubrovačko-Neretvanska?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Dubrovnik on the afternoon of May 3, 2024 at 16:02 local time (Europe/Zagreb). The center of this earthquake was located 243km west-southwest of Dubrovnik at a depth of 13km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dubrovnik, Dubrovačko-Neretvanska in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dubrovnik, Dubrovačko-Neretvanska?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Dubrovnik on the evening of November 23, 1980 at 19:34 local time (Europe/Zagreb). The center of this earthquake was located 298km southwest of Dubrovnik at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dubrovnik since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dubrovnik, Dubrovačko-Neretvanska?
In the past 10 years, 284 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dubrovnik. This averages to 28 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
