Latest earthquakes near Podgorica today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Podgorica, Montenegro, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Podgorica? If an earthquake is happening right now near Podgorica, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Podgorica Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Podgorica. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Podgorica and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2024 04:06AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Nikšić in Montenegro on Thursday Night.
Podgorica Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 320 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Podgorica in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 32 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Podgorica roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Podgorica in 2019. A total of 96 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Podgorica 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 Podgorica in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Podgorica 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 | 297 | 92.81% |
| Mag. 5 | 22 | 6.88% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.31% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Podgorica
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Podgorica occurred on Nov 26, 2019 03:54 local time (Europe/Podgorica timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 105 kilometers (65 mi) south-southeast of Podgorica, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Podgorica in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.9 earthquake struck on Apr 15, 1979 07:19, 39 kilometers (24 mi) south-southeast of Podgorica. It is the strongest earthquake near Podgorica 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 Podgorica 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 Podgorica.
Nearest earthquakes from Podgorica
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Podgorica. 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 Podgorica.
When was the last earthquake in Podgorica?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Podgorica on the evening of May 1, 2024 at 22:10 local time (Europe/Podgorica). The center of this earthquake was located 24km south-east of Podgorica at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Podgorica in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Podgorica?
A 6.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Podgorica on the morning of April 15, 1979 at 07:19 local time (Europe/Podgorica). The center of this earthquake was located 39km south of Podgorica at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Podgorica since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Podgorica?
In the past 10 years, 320 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Podgorica. This averages to 32 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
