Latest earthquakes near Rijeka, Primorsko-Goranska today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rijeka, Primorsko-Goranska, Croatia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rijeka? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rijeka (also known as Fiume), it will show up within minutes.
Rijeka Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 161 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rijeka, Primorsko-Goranska in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 16 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Rijeka roughly every 22 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Rijeka in 2016. A total of 44 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Rijeka 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 Rijeka in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Rijeka 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 | 153 | 95.03% |
| Mag. 5 | 5 | 3.11% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 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 Rijeka
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rijeka occurred on Oct 30, 2016 07:40 local time (Europe/Zagreb timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 294 kilometers (183 mi) south-southwest of Rijeka, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rijeka in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Rijeka, Primorsko-Goranska 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 Rijeka.
Nearest earthquakes from Rijeka
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rijeka, Primorsko-Goranska. 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 Rijeka.
When was the last earthquake in Rijeka, Primorsko-Goranska?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Rijeka on the afternoon of January 19, 2025 at 12:59 local time (Europe/Zagreb). The center of this earthquake was located 251km southwest of Rijeka at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rijeka, Primorsko-Goranska in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rijeka, Primorsko-Goranska?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Rijeka on the morning of October 30, 2016 at 07:40 local time (Europe/Zagreb). The center of this earthquake was located 294km south-southwest of Rijeka at a depth of 8km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rijeka since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rijeka, Primorsko-Goranska?
In the past 10 years, 161 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rijeka. This averages to 16 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 23 days.
