Latest earthquakes near Gjakova District, Kosovo today
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Recent Gjakova District Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Gjakova District. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Gjakova District and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2024 04:06AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Nikšić in Montenegro on Thursday Night.
Gjakova District Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 359 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gjakova District, Kosovo in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 35 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Gjakova District roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gjakova District in 2019. A total of 94 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gjakova District 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 Gjakova District in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Gjakova District 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 | 333 | 92.76% |
| Mag. 5 | 25 | 6.96% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.28% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Gjakova District
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gjakova District occurred on Nov 26, 2019 03:54 local time (Europe/Belgrade timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 122 kilometers (76 mi) south-west of Gjakovë, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gjakova District in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Apr 4, 1904 11:26, 243 kilometers (151 mi) south-west of Gjakovë. It is the strongest earthquake near Gjakova District 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 Gjakova District, Kosovo 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 Gjakova District.
Earthquakes by city in Gjakova District
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Gjakova District, Kosovo.
Use this regional Gjakova District earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Deçan and Orahovac.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Gjakova District.
When was the last earthquake in Gjakova District, Kosovo?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Gjakova District on the evening of May 2, 2024 at 23:47 local time (Europe/Belgrade). The center of this earthquake was located 181km south-southwest of Gjakovë at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gjakova District, Kosovo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gjakova District, Kosovo?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Gjakova District on the morning of April 4, 1904 at 11:26 local time (Europe/Belgrade). The center of this earthquake was located 243km east-southeast of Gjakovë at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gjakova District since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gjakova District, Kosovo?
In the past 10 years, 359 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gjakova District. This averages to 36 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
