Latest earthquakes near Prizren District, Kosovo today
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Recent Prizren District Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Prizren District. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Prizren District and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2024 04:06AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Nikšić in Montenegro on Thursday Night.
Prizren District Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 388 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Prizren District, Kosovo in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 38 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Prizren District roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Prizren District in 2019. A total of 93 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Prizren 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 Prizren District in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Prizren 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 | 358 | 92.27% |
| Mag. 5 | 28 | 7.22% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.52% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Prizren District
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Prizren District occurred on Nov 26, 2019 03:54 local time (Europe/Belgrade timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 127 kilometers (79 mi) south-west of Prizren, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Prizren District in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Apr 4, 1904 11:26, 213 kilometers (132 mi) south-west of Prizren. It is the strongest earthquake near Prizren 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 Prizren 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 Prizren District.
Earthquakes by city in Prizren District
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Prizren District, Kosovo.
Use this regional Prizren District earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Suva Reka, Dragash and Llazicë.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Prizren District.
When was the last earthquake in Prizren District, Kosovo?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Prizren District on the evening of May 2, 2024 at 23:57 local time (Europe/Belgrade). The center of this earthquake was located 169km south-southwest of Prizren at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Prizren District, Kosovo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Prizren District, Kosovo?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Prizren District on the morning of April 4, 1904 at 11:26 local time (Europe/Belgrade). The center of this earthquake was located 213km east-southeast of Prizren at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Prizren District since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Prizren District, Kosovo?
In the past 10 years, 388 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Prizren District. This averages to 39 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
