Latest earthquakes near Pristina, Pristina District today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pristina, Pristina District, Kosovo, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pristina? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pristina (also known as Prishtina), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Pristina Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Pristina. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Pristina and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2024 04:06AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Nikšić in Montenegro on Thursday Night.
Pristina Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 301 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pristina, Pristina 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 Pristina roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Pristina in 2019. A total of 91 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Pristina 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 Pristina in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Pristina 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 | 279 | 92.69% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 6.98% |
| 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 Pristina
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pristina occurred on Nov 26, 2019 03:54 local time (Europe/Belgrade timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 187 kilometers (116 mi) south-west of Pristina, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pristina in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Apr 4, 1904 11:26, 199 kilometers (124 mi) south-west of Pristina. It is the strongest earthquake near Pristina 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 Pristina, Pristina 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 Pristina.
Nearest earthquakes from Pristina
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Pristina, Pristina 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 Pristina.
When was the last earthquake in Pristina, Pristina District?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Pristina on the evening of May 2, 2024 at 23:47 local time (Europe/Belgrade). The center of this earthquake was located 232km south-southwest of Pristina at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pristina, Pristina District in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pristina, Pristina District?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Pristina on the morning of April 4, 1904 at 11:26 local time (Europe/Belgrade). The center of this earthquake was located 199km east-southeast of Pristina at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pristina since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pristina, Pristina District?
In the past 10 years, 301 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pristina. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
