Latest earthquakes near Bitola today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bitola, North Macedonia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bitola? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bitola (also known as Μπίτολα), it will show up within minutes.
Bitola Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 567 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bitola in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 56 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bitola roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bitola in 2019. A total of 101 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bitola 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 Bitola in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Bitola 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 | 528 | 93.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 37 | 6.53% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.35% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bitola
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bitola occurred on Nov 26, 2019 03:54 local time (Europe/Skopje timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 160 kilometers (99 mi) west-northwest of Bitola, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bitola in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Nov 8, 1905 23:06, 297 kilometers (185 mi) west-northwest of Bitola. It is the strongest earthquake near Bitola in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Bitola 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 Bitola.
Nearest earthquakes from Bitola
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bitola. 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 Bitola.
When was the last earthquake in Bitola?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bitola on the evening of January 18, 2026 at 22:09 local time (Europe/Skopje). The center of this earthquake was located 296km south-southeast of Bitola at a depth of 13km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bitola in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bitola?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Bitola on the evening of November 8, 1905 at 23:06 local time (Europe/Skopje). The center of this earthquake was located 297km east-southeast of Bitola at a depth of 15km under water in the Aegean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bitola since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bitola?
In the past 10 years, 567 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bitola. This averages to 57 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
