Latest earthquakes near Ilinden today
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Recent Ilinden Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ilinden. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ilinden and elsewhere.
Mar 8, 2026 04:32AM
On Sunday Night a Shallow M5.5 Earthquake struck near Ioánnina in Greece.
Ilinden Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 431 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ilinden in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 43 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ilinden roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ilinden in 2019. A total of 92 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ilinden 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 Ilinden in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ilinden 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 | 398 | 92.34% |
| Mag. 5 | 31 | 7.19% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.46% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ilinden
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ilinden occurred on Nov 26, 2019 03:54 local time (Europe/Skopje timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 179 kilometers (111 mi) west-southwest of Ilinden, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ilinden in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Apr 18, 1928 20:22, 288 kilometers (179 mi) west-southwest of Ilinden. It is the strongest earthquake near Ilinden 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 Ilinden 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 Ilinden.
Nearest earthquakes from Ilinden
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ilinden. 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 Ilinden.
When was the last earthquake in Ilinden?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Ilinden on the evening of May 25, 2026 at 18:10 local time (Europe/Skopje). The center of this earthquake was located 293km south-east of Ilinden at a depth of 14km under water in the Aegean Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ilinden in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ilinden?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ilinden on the evening of April 18, 1928 at 20:22 local time (Europe/Skopje). The center of this earthquake was located 288km east of Ilinden at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ilinden since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ilinden?
In the past 10 years, 431 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ilinden. This averages to 43 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
