Latest earthquakes near Zadar, Zadarska today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zadar, Zadarska, Croatia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zadar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zadar, it will show up within minutes.
Zadar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 273 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zadar, Zadarska 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 Zadar roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Zadar in 2016. A total of 86 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Zadar 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 Zadar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Zadar 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 | 256 | 93.77% |
| Mag. 5 | 13 | 4.76% |
| 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 Zadar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zadar occurred on Oct 30, 2016 07:40 local time (Europe/Zagreb timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 221 kilometers (137 mi) south-west of Zadar, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zadar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on Jan 13, 1915 07:52, 268 kilometers (167 mi) south-west of Zadar. It is the strongest earthquake near Zadar 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 Zadar, Zadarska 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 Zadar.
Nearest earthquakes from Zadar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Zadar, Zadarska. 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 Zadar.
When was the last earthquake in Zadar, Zadarska?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Zadar on the night of December 21, 2024 at 03:48 local time (Europe/Zagreb). The center of this earthquake was located 241km south-southwest of Zadar at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zadar, Zadarska in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zadar, Zadarska?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Zadar on the morning of January 13, 1915 at 07:52 local time (Europe/Zagreb). The center of this earthquake was located 268km south-southwest of Zadar at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zadar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zadar, Zadarska?
In the past 10 years, 273 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zadar. This averages to 27 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
