Latest earthquakes near Gjakovë, Gjakova District today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gjakovë, Gjakova District, Kosovo, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gjakovë? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gjakovë (also known as Gjakova), it will show up within minutes.
Gjakovë Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 357 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gjakovë, Gjakova District 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 Gjakovë roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gjakovë in 2019. A total of 94 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gjakovë 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 Gjakovë in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Gjakovë 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 | 332 | 93.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 24 | 6.72% |
| 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 Gjakovë
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gjakovë 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 Gjakovë 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 Gjakovë 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 Gjakovë, Gjakova District 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 Gjakovë.
Nearest earthquakes from Gjakovë
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gjakovë, Gjakova District. 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 Gjakovë.
When was the last earthquake in Gjakovë, Gjakova District?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Gjakovë on the night of December 21, 2024 at 01:50 local time (Europe/Belgrade). The center of this earthquake was located 294km south of Gjakovë at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gjakovë, Gjakova District in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gjakovë, Gjakova District?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Gjakovë 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 Gjakovë since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gjakovë, Gjakova District?
In the past 10 years, 357 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gjakovë. This averages to 36 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
