Latest earthquakes near Bar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bar, Montenegro, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bar (also known as Tivari), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Bar Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bar. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bar and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2024 04:06AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Nikšić in Montenegro on Thursday Night.
Bar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 362 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 36 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bar roughly every 10 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bar in 2019. A total of 96 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bar 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 Bar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Bar 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 | 335 | 92.54% |
| Mag. 5 | 26 | 7.18% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.28% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bar occurred on Nov 26, 2019 03:54 local time (Europe/Podgorica timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 74 kilometers (46 mi) south-southeast of Bar, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Apr 15, 1979 07:19, 9 kilometers (6 mi) south-southeast of Bar. It is the strongest earthquake near Bar 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 Bar 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 Bar.
Nearest earthquakes from Bar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bar. 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 Bar.
When was the last earthquake in Bar?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Bar on the evening of May 1, 2024 at 21:20 local time (Europe/Podgorica). The center of this earthquake was located 143km south-east of Bar at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bar?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Bar on the morning of April 15, 1979 at 07:19 local time (Europe/Podgorica). The center of this earthquake was located 9km east of Bar at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bar?
In the past 10 years, 362 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bar. This averages to 36 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
