Latest earthquakes near Herceg Novi today
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Herceg Novi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 316 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Herceg Novi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 31 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Herceg Novi roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Herceg Novi in 2019. A total of 95 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Herceg Novi 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 Herceg Novi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Herceg Novi 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 | 295 | 93.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 6.33% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.32% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Herceg Novi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Herceg Novi occurred on Nov 26, 2019 03:54 local time (Europe/Podgorica timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 133 kilometers (83 mi) south-east of Herceg Novi, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Herceg Novi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Apr 15, 1979 07:19, 68 kilometers (42 mi) south-east of Herceg Novi. It is the strongest earthquake near Herceg Novi in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Herceg Novi 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 Herceg Novi.
Nearest earthquakes from Herceg Novi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Herceg Novi. 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 Herceg Novi.
When was the last earthquake in Herceg Novi?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Herceg Novi on the evening of February 4, 2025 at 23:28 local time (Europe/Podgorica). The center of this earthquake was located 141km south-southeast of Herceg Novemberi at a depth of 15km under water in the Adriatic Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Herceg Novi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Herceg Novi?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Herceg Novi on the morning of April 15, 1979 at 07:19 local time (Europe/Podgorica). The center of this earthquake was located 68km south-east of Herceg Novemberi at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Herceg Novi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Herceg Novi?
In the past 10 years, 316 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Herceg Novi. This averages to 32 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
