Latest earthquakes near Gostivar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gostivar, North Macedonia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gostivar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gostivar (also known as Γκόστιβαρ), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Gostivar Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Gostivar. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Gostivar and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2024 04:06AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Nikšić in Montenegro on Thursday Night.
Gostivar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 442 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gostivar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 44 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Gostivar roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gostivar in 2019. A total of 96 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gostivar 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 Gostivar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Gostivar 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 | 405 | 91.63% |
| Mag. 5 | 35 | 7.92% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.45% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Gostivar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gostivar occurred on Nov 26, 2019 03:54 local time (Europe/Skopje timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 119 kilometers (74 mi) west-southwest of Gostivar, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gostivar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Apr 4, 1904 11:26, 194 kilometers (121 mi) west-southwest of Gostivar. It is the strongest earthquake near Gostivar 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 Gostivar 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 Gostivar.
Nearest earthquakes from Gostivar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gostivar. 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 Gostivar.
When was the last earthquake in Gostivar?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Gostivar on the afternoon of May 13, 2024 at 16:16 local time (Europe/Skopje). The center of this earthquake was located 49km west-southwest of Gostivar at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gostivar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gostivar?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Gostivar on the morning of April 4, 1904 at 11:26 local time (Europe/Skopje). The center of this earthquake was located 194km east of Gostivar at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gostivar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gostivar?
In the past 10 years, 442 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gostivar. This averages to 44 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
