Latest earthquakes near Gjilan, Gjilan District today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gjilan, Gjilan District, Kosovo, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gjilan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gjilan, it will show up within minutes.
Gjilan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 304 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gjilan, Gjilan District in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 30 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Gjilan roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gjilan in 2019. A total of 91 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gjilan 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 in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Gjilan 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 | 282 | 92.76% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 6.91% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.33% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Gjilan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gjilan 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 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 in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Gjilan, Gjilan 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 Gjilan.
Nearest earthquakes from Gjilan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gjilan, Gjilan 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 Gjilan.
When was the last earthquake in Gjilan, Gjilan District?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Gjilan on the evening of February 18, 2026 at 21:10 local time (Europe/Belgrade). The center of this earthquake was located 265km south-east of Gjilan at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gjilan, Gjilan District in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gjilan, Gjilan District?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Gjilan 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 since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gjilan, Gjilan District?
In the past 10 years, 304 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gjilan. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
