Latest earthquakes near Grad Skopje, North Macedonia today
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Recent Grad Skopje Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Grad Skopje. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Grad Skopje and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2024 04:06AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Nikšić in Montenegro on Thursday Night.
Grad Skopje Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 411 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Grad Skopje, North Macedonia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 41 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Grad Skopje roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Grad Skopje in 2019. A total of 91 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Grad Skopje 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 Grad Skopje in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Grad Skopje 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 | 377 | 91.73% |
| Mag. 5 | 32 | 7.79% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 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 Grad Skopje
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Grad Skopje occurred on Nov 26, 2019 03:54 local time (Europe/Skopje timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 167 kilometers (104 mi) west-southwest of Skopje, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Grad Skopje in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Apr 4, 1904 11:26, 153 kilometers (95 mi) west-southwest of Skopje. It is the strongest earthquake near Grad Skopje 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 Grad Skopje, North Macedonia 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 Grad Skopje.
Earthquakes by city in Grad Skopje
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Grad Skopje, North Macedonia.
Use this regional Grad Skopje earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Čair, Kisela Voda, Gjorče Petro, Butel, Saraj and Šuto Orizare.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Grad Skopje.
When was the last earthquake in Grad Skopje, North Macedonia?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Grad Skopje on the evening of May 2, 2024 at 23:47 local time (Europe/Skopje). The center of this earthquake was located 183km southwest of Skopje at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Grad Skopje, North Macedonia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Grad Skopje, North Macedonia?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Grad Skopje on the morning of April 4, 1904 at 11:26 local time (Europe/Skopje). The center of this earthquake was located 153km east of Skopje at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Grad Skopje since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Grad Skopje, North Macedonia?
In the past 10 years, 411 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Grad Skopje. This averages to 41 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
