Latest earthquakes near Prizren, Prizren District today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Prizren, Prizren District, Kosovo, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Prizren? If an earthquake is happening right now near Prizren (also known as Përzeren), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Prizren Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Prizren. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Prizren and elsewhere.
Nov 3, 2024 06:03PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Sunday Evening in the Aegean Sea near Thessaloníki (Greece).
Prizren Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 385 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Prizren, Prizren District 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 roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Prizren in 2019. A total of 93 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Prizren 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 in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Prizren 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 | 356 | 92.47% |
| Mag. 5 | 27 | 7.01% |
| 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
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Prizren 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 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 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, Prizren 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 Prizren.
Nearest earthquakes from Prizren
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Prizren, Prizren 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 Prizren.
When was the last earthquake in Prizren, Prizren District?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Prizren on the morning of November 21, 2024 at 08:52 local time (Europe/Belgrade). The center of this earthquake was located 178km southwest of Prizren at a depth of 15km under water in the Adriatic Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Prizren, Prizren District in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Prizren, Prizren District?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Prizren 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 since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Prizren, Prizren District?
In the past 10 years, 385 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Prizren. This averages to 39 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
