Latest earthquakes near Gjilan District, Kosovo today
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Gjilan District Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 318 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gjilan District, Kosovo in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 31 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Gjilan District roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gjilan District in 2019. A total of 91 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gjilan 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 Gjilan District in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Gjilan 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 | 295 | 92.77% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 6.92% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.31% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Gjilan District
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gjilan District occurred on Nov 26, 2019 03:54 local time (Europe/Belgrade timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 192 kilometers (119 mi) south-west of Gjilan, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gjilan District in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Apr 18, 1928 20:22, 294 kilometers (183 mi) south-west of Gjilan. It is the strongest earthquake near Gjilan 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 Gjilan 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 Gjilan District.
Earthquakes by city in Gjilan District
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Gjilan District, Kosovo.
Use this regional Gjilan District earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Vitina.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Gjilan District.
When was the last earthquake in Gjilan District, Kosovo?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Gjilan District on the evening of December 20, 2024 at 20:33 local time (Europe/Belgrade). The center of this earthquake was located 274km south-east of Gjilan at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gjilan District, Kosovo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gjilan District, Kosovo?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Gjilan District on the evening of April 18, 1928 at 20:22 local time (Europe/Belgrade). The center of this earthquake was located 294km east of Gjilan at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gjilan District since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gjilan District, Kosovo?
In the past 10 years, 318 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gjilan District. This averages to 32 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
