Latest earthquakes near Budva today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Budva, Montenegro, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Budva? If an earthquake is happening right now near Budva, it will show up within minutes.
Budva Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 301 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Budva 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 Budva roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Budva in 2019. A total of 96 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Budva 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 Budva in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Budva 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 Budva
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Budva occurred on Nov 26, 2019 03:54 local time (Europe/Podgorica timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 103 kilometers (64 mi) south-east of Budva, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Budva in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Apr 15, 1979 07:19, 37 kilometers (23 mi) south-east of Budva. It is the strongest earthquake near Budva in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Budva 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 Budva.
Nearest earthquakes from Budva
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Budva. 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 Budva.
When was the last earthquake in Budva?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Budva on the evening of January 9, 2026 at 19:29 local time (Europe/Podgorica). The center of this earthquake was located 211km south-southeast of Budva at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Budva in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Budva?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Budva on the morning of April 15, 1979 at 07:19 local time (Europe/Podgorica). The center of this earthquake was located 37km south-east of Budva at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Budva since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Budva?
In the past 10 years, 301 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Budva. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
