Latest earthquakes near Varaždin, Varaždinska today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Varaždin, Varaždinska, Croatia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Varaždin? If an earthquake is happening right now near Varaždin, it will show up within minutes.
Varaždin Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 69 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Varaždin, Varaždinska in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Varaždin in 2020. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Varaždin that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Varaždin in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Varaždin 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 | 67 | 97.1% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.45% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.45% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Varaždin
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Varaždin occurred on Dec 29, 2020 12:19 local time (Europe/Zagreb timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 98 kilometers (61 mi) south of Varaždin, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Varaždin in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 6, 1976 21:00, 235 kilometers (146 mi) south of Varaždin. It is the strongest earthquake near Varaždin 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 Varaždin, Varaždinska 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 Varaždin.
Nearest earthquakes from Varaždin
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Varaždin, Varaždinska. 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 Varaždin.
When was the last earthquake in Varaždin, Varaždinska?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Varaždin on the evening of December 1, 2024 at 18:25 local time (Europe/Zagreb). The center of this earthquake was located 204km west of Varaždin at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Varaždin, Varaždinska in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Varaždin, Varaždinska?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Varaždin on the evening of May 6, 1976 at 21:00 local time (Europe/Zagreb). The center of this earthquake was located 235km west of Varaždin at a depth of 9km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Varaždin since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Varaždin, Varaždinska?
In the past 10 years, 69 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Varaždin. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 53 days.
