Latest earthquakes near Split, Split-Dalmatia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Split, Split-Dalmatia, Croatia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Split? If an earthquake is happening right now near Split, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Split Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Split. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Split and elsewhere.
Nov 9, 2024 01:51AM
Shallow M4.0 Earthquake struck on Saturday Night near Campobasso in Italy.
Split Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 272 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Split, Split-Dalmatia 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 Split roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Split in 2016. A total of 88 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Split 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 Split in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Split 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 | 254 | 93.38% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 5.15% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 1.47% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Split
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Split occurred on Oct 30, 2016 07:40 local time (Europe/Zagreb timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 280 kilometers (174 mi) west-southwest of Split, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Split in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Apr 15, 1979 07:19, 275 kilometers (171 mi) west-southwest of Split. It is the strongest earthquake near Split 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 Split, Split-Dalmatia 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 Split.
Nearest earthquakes from Split
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Split, Split-Dalmatia. 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 Split.
When was the last earthquake in Split, Split-Dalmatia?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Split on the afternoon of November 18, 2024 at 16:51 local time (Europe/Zagreb). The center of this earthquake was located 239km west-southwest of Split at a depth of 19km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Split, Split-Dalmatia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Split, Split-Dalmatia?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Split on the morning of April 15, 1979 at 07:19 local time (Europe/Zagreb). The center of this earthquake was located 275km south-east of Split at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Split since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Split, Split-Dalmatia?
In the past 10 years, 272 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Split. This averages to 27 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
