Latest earthquakes near Istria, Croatia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Istria, Croatia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Istria? If an earthquake is happening right now near Istria, it will show up within minutes.
Istria Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 217 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Istria, Croatia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 21 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Istria roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Istria in 2016. A total of 83 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Istria that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Istria in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Istria 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 | 204 | 94.01% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 4.15% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.84% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Istria
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Istria occurred on Oct 30, 2016 07:40 local time (Europe/Zagreb timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 231 kilometers (144 mi) south-southwest of Pula, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Istria in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Istria, Croatia 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 Istria.
Earthquakes by city in Istria
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Istria, Croatia.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Istria.
When was the last earthquake in Istria, Croatia?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Istria on the night of February 4, 2026 at 04:03 local time (Europe/Zagreb). The center of this earthquake was located 135km south-southwest of Pula at a depth of 21km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Istria, Croatia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Istria, Croatia?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Istria on the morning of October 30, 2016 at 07:40 local time (Europe/Zagreb). The center of this earthquake was located 231km south-southwest of Pula at a depth of 8km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Istria since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Istria, Croatia?
In the past 10 years, 217 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Istria. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
