Latest earthquakes near Skopje, Grad Skopje today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Skopje, Grad Skopje, North Macedonia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Skopje? If an earthquake is happening right now near Skopje (also known as Shkupi), it will show up within minutes.
Skopje Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 413 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Skopje, Grad Skopje 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 Skopje roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Skopje in 2019. A total of 91 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of 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 Skopje in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near 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 | 381 | 92.25% |
| Mag. 5 | 30 | 7.26% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.48% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Skopje
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near 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 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 Skopje in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Skopje, Grad Skopje 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 Skopje.
Nearest earthquakes from Skopje
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Skopje, Grad Skopje. 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 Skopje.
When was the last earthquake in Skopje, Grad Skopje?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Skopje on the evening of February 4, 2025 at 23:28 local time (Europe/Skopje). The center of this earthquake was located 208km west-southwest of Skopje at a depth of 15km under water in the Adriatic Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Skopje, Grad Skopje in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Skopje, Grad Skopje?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near 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 Skopje since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Skopje, Grad Skopje?
In the past 10 years, 413 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Skopje. This averages to 41 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
