Latest earthquakes near Pljevlja today
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Recent Pljevlja Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Pljevlja. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Pljevlja and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2024 04:06AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Nikšić in Montenegro on Thursday Night.
Pljevlja Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 258 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pljevlja in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 25 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Pljevlja roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Pljevlja in 2019. A total of 76 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Pljevlja 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 Pljevlja in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Pljevlja 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 | 238 | 92.25% |
| Mag. 5 | 19 | 7.36% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.39% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Pljevlja
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pljevlja occurred on Nov 26, 2019 03:54 local time (Europe/Podgorica timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 205 kilometers (127 mi) south of Pljevlja, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pljevlja in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Apr 15, 1979 07:19, 141 kilometers (88 mi) south of Pljevlja. It is the strongest earthquake near Pljevlja 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 Pljevlja 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 Pljevlja.
Nearest earthquakes from Pljevlja
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Pljevlja. 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 Pljevlja.
When was the last earthquake in Pljevlja?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Pljevlja on the evening of May 2, 2024 at 23:57 local time (Europe/Podgorica). The center of this earthquake was located 284km south of Pljevlja at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pljevlja in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pljevlja?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Pljevlja on the morning of April 15, 1979 at 07:19 local time (Europe/Podgorica). The center of this earthquake was located 141km south of Pljevlja at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pljevlja since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pljevlja?
In the past 10 years, 258 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pljevlja. This averages to 26 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
