Latest earthquakes near Šibenik, Šibensko-Kniniska today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Šibenik, Šibensko-Kniniska, Croatia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Šibenik? If an earthquake is happening right now near Šibenik, it will show up within minutes.
Šibenik Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 265 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Šibenik, Šibensko-Kniniska in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 26 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Šibenik roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Šibenik in 2016. A total of 88 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Šibenik 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 Šibenik in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Šibenik 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 | 247 | 93.21% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 5.28% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.51% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Šibenik
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Šibenik 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 Šibenik 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 Šibenik in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Šibenik, Šibensko-Kniniska 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 Šibenik.
Nearest earthquakes from Šibenik
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Šibenik, Šibensko-Kniniska. 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 Šibenik.
When was the last earthquake in Šibenik, Šibensko-Kniniska?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Šibenik on the night of February 4, 2026 at 04:03 local time (Europe/Zagreb). The center of this earthquake was located 222km west of Šibenik at a depth of 21km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Šibenik, Šibensko-Kniniska in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Šibenik, Šibensko-Kniniska?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Šibenik 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 Šibenik since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Šibenik, Šibensko-Kniniska?
In the past 10 years, 265 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Šibenik. This averages to 27 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
