Latest earthquakes near Pécs, Baranya today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pécs, Baranya, Hungary, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pécs? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pécs (also known as Pečuh), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Pécs Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Pécs. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Pécs and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2024 04:06AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Nikšić in Montenegro on Thursday Night.
Pécs Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 73 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pécs, Baranya in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Pécs in 2021. A total of 15 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Pécs that year. The strongest had a 4.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Pécs in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Pécs 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 | 71 | 97.26% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.37% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.37% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Pécs
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pécs occurred on Dec 29, 2020 12:19 local time (Europe/Budapest timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 169 kilometers (105 mi) west-southwest of Pécs, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pécs in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Pécs, Baranya 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 Pécs.
Nearest earthquakes from Pécs
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Pécs, Baranya. 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 Pécs.
When was the last earthquake in Pécs, Baranya?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Pécs on the morning of May 4, 2024 at 10:16 local time (Europe/Budapest). The center of this earthquake was located 166km west-southwest of Pécs at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pécs, Baranya in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pécs, Baranya?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Pécs on the afternoon of December 29, 2020 at 12:19 local time (Europe/Budapest). The center of this earthquake was located 169km west-southwest of Pécs at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pécs since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pécs, Baranya?
In the past 10 years, 73 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pécs. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 50 days.
