Latest earthquakes near Ostrava, Moravskoslezský today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ostrava, Moravskoslezský, Czech Republic, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ostrava? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ostrava (also known as Ostrawa), it will show up within minutes.
Ostrava Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 68 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ostrava, Moravskoslezský 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 Ostrava in 2023. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ostrava that year. The strongest had a 5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ostrava in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Ostrava 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 | 66 | 97.06% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 2.94% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ostrava
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ostrava occurred on Jul 8, 2020 07:19 local time (Europe/Prague timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 240 kilometers (149 mi) north-west of Ostrava, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ostrava in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5 earthquake struck on Oct 9, 2023 20:23, 266 kilometers (165 mi) north-west of Ostrava. It is the strongest earthquake near Ostrava 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 Ostrava, Moravskoslezský 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 Ostrava.
Nearest earthquakes from Ostrava
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ostrava, Moravskoslezský. 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 Ostrava.
When was the last earthquake in Ostrava, Moravskoslezský?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Ostrava on the afternoon of December 18, 2024 at 14:20 local time (Europe/Prague). The center of this earthquake was located 70km north-east of Ostrava at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ostrava, Moravskoslezský in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ostrava, Moravskoslezský?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Ostrava on the evening of October 9, 2023 at 20:23 local time (Europe/Prague). The center of this earthquake was located 266km east-southeast of Ostrava at a depth of 7km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ostrava since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ostrava, Moravskoslezský?
In the past 10 years, 68 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ostrava. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 54 days.
