Latest earthquakes near Slovakia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Slovakia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Slovakia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Slovakia (also known as Slovensko), it will show up within minutes.
Slovakia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 25 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Slovakia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Slovakia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Slovakia 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 | 23 | 92.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 8.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Slovakia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Slovakia occurred on Mar 22, 2020 06:24 local time (Europe/Bratislava timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 264 kilometers (164 mi) south-southwest of Bratislava, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Slovakia in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Slovakia 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 Slovakia.
Earthquakes by region of Slovakia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Slovakia.
- Banskobystrický kraj
- Bratislavský Kraj
- Košický kraj
- Nitriansky kraj
- Prešovský kraj
- Trenčiansky kraj
- Trnava
- Žilinský kraj
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Slovakia.
When was the last earthquake in Slovakia?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Slovakia on the afternoon of November 15, 2024 at 13:27 local time (Europe/Bratislava). The center of this earthquake was located 295km northwest of Žilina at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Slovakia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Slovakia?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Slovakia on the morning of March 22, 2020 at 06:24 local time (Europe/Bratislava). The center of this earthquake was located 264km south-southwest of Bratislava at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Slovakia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Slovakia?
In the past 10 years, 25 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Slovakia. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 146 days.
