Latest earthquakes near Bijelo Polje today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bijelo Polje, Montenegro, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bijelo Polje? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bijelo Polje, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Bijelo Polje Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bijelo Polje. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bijelo Polje and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2024 04:06AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Nikšić in Montenegro on Thursday Night.
Bijelo Polje Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 283 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bijelo Polje in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 28 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bijelo Polje roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bijelo Polje in 2019. A total of 88 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bijelo Polje 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 Bijelo Polje in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Bijelo Polje 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 | 261 | 92.23% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 7.42% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.35% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bijelo Polje
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bijelo Polje occurred on Nov 26, 2019 03:54 local time (Europe/Podgorica timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 171 kilometers (106 mi) south of Bijelo Polje, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bijelo Polje in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Apr 15, 1979 07:19, 114 kilometers (71 mi) south of Bijelo Polje. It is the strongest earthquake near Bijelo Polje 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 Bijelo Polje 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 Bijelo Polje.
Nearest earthquakes from Bijelo Polje
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bijelo Polje. 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 Bijelo Polje.
When was the last earthquake in Bijelo Polje?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Bijelo Polje on the evening of May 13, 2024 at 18:04 local time (Europe/Podgorica). The center of this earthquake was located 110km east-southeast of Bijelo Polje at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bijelo Polje in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bijelo Polje?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Bijelo Polje on the morning of April 15, 1979 at 07:19 local time (Europe/Podgorica). The center of this earthquake was located 114km south-southwest of Bijelo Polje at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bijelo Polje since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bijelo Polje?
In the past 10 years, 283 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bijelo Polje. This averages to 28 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
