Latest earthquakes near Opština Nikšić, Montenegro today
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Recent Opština Nikšić Earthquake News
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Mar 14, 2024 04:06AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Nikšić in Montenegro on Thursday Night.
Opština Nikšić Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 303 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Opština Nikšić, Montenegro 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 Opština Nikšić roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Opština Nikšić in 2019. A total of 91 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Opština Nikšić 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 Opština Nikšić in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Opština Nikšić 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 | 280 | 92.41% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 7.26% |
| 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 Opština Nikšić
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Opština Nikšić occurred on Nov 26, 2019 03:54 local time (Europe/Podgorica timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 148 kilometers (92 mi) south-southeast of Nikšić, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Opština Nikšić in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Apr 15, 1979 07:19, 78 kilometers (48 mi) south-southeast of Nikšić. It is the strongest earthquake near Opština Nikšić 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 Opština Nikšić, Montenegro 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 Opština Nikšić.
Earthquakes by city in Opština Nikšić
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Opština Nikšić.
When was the last earthquake in Opština Nikšić, Montenegro?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Opština Nikšić on the evening of May 2, 2024 at 23:57 local time (Europe/Podgorica). The center of this earthquake was located 229km south-southeast of Nikšić at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Opština Nikšić, Montenegro in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Opština Nikšić, Montenegro?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Opština Nikšić on the morning of April 15, 1979 at 07:19 local time (Europe/Podgorica). The center of this earthquake was located 78km south-southeast of Nikšić at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Opština Nikšić since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Opština Nikšić, Montenegro?
In the past 10 years, 303 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Opština Nikšić. This averages to 30 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.
