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.
Recent Bitola Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bitola. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bitola and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2024 04:06AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Nikšić in Montenegro on Thursday Night.
Bitola Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 611 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 61 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bitola roughly every 5 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 | 568 | 92.96% |
| Mag. 5 | 40 | 6.55% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.49% |
| 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 17, 2015 08:10 local time (Europe/Skopje timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 270 kilometers (168 mi) south-southwest of Bitola, at a depth of 11 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) south-southwest of Bitola. It is the strongest earthquake near Bitola 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 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 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Bitola on the morning of May 2, 2024 at 07:48 local time (Europe/Skopje). The center of this earthquake was located 275km east-northeast of Bitola at a depth of 12km 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, 611 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bitola. This averages to 61 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
