Latest earthquakes near Pula, Istria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pula, Istria, Croatia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pula? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pula (also known as Pola), it will show up within minutes.
Pula Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 215 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pula, Istria 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 Pula roughly every 16 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Pula in 2016. A total of 83 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Pula 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 Pula in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Pula 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 | 202 | 93.95% |
| Mag. 5 | 9 | 4.19% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.86% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Pula
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pula 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 Pula in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Pula, Istria 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 Pula.
Nearest earthquakes from Pula
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Pula, Istria. 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 Pula.
When was the last earthquake in Pula, Istria?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Pula on the evening of December 14, 2025 at 19:03 local time (Europe/Zagreb). The center of this earthquake was located 246km south-southwest of Pula at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pula, Istria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pula, Istria?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Pula 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 Pula since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pula, Istria?
In the past 10 years, 215 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pula. This averages to 22 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 17 days.
