Latest earthquakes near Šibensko-Kniniska, Croatia today
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Recent Šibensko-Kniniska Earthquake News
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Mar 14, 2024 04:06AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Nikšić in Montenegro on Thursday Night.
Šibensko-Kniniska Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 274 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Šibensko-Kniniska, Croatia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 27 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Šibensko-Kniniska roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Šibensko-Kniniska in 2016. A total of 88 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Šibensko-Kniniska 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 Šibensko-Kniniska in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Šibensko-Kniniska 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 | 257 | 93.8% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 4.74% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.46% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Šibensko-Kniniska
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Šibensko-Kniniska occurred on Oct 30, 2016 07:40 local time (Europe/Zagreb timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 246 kilometers (153 mi) west-southwest of Šibenik, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Šibensko-Kniniska in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 13, 1915 07:52, 268 kilometers (167 mi) west-southwest of Šibenik. It is the strongest earthquake near Šibensko-Kniniska 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 Šibensko-Kniniska, 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 Šibensko-Kniniska.
Earthquakes by city in Šibensko-Kniniska
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Šibensko-Kniniska.
When was the last earthquake in Šibensko-Kniniska, Croatia?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Šibensko-Kniniska on the night of May 3, 2024 at 04:26 local time (Europe/Zagreb). The center of this earthquake was located 126km south of Šibenik at a depth of 10km under water in the Adriatic Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Šibensko-Kniniska, Croatia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Šibensko-Kniniska, Croatia?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Šibensko-Kniniska on the morning of January 13, 1915 at 07:52 local time (Europe/Zagreb). The center of this earthquake was located 268km southwest of Šibenik at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Šibensko-Kniniska since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Šibensko-Kniniska, Croatia?
In the past 10 years, 274 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Šibensko-Kniniska. This averages to 27 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
