Latest earthquakes near Ohrid today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ohrid, North Macedonia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ohrid? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ohrid (also known as Οχρίδα), it will show up within minutes.
Ohrid Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 521 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ohrid in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 52 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ohrid roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ohrid in 2019. A total of 101 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ohrid 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 Ohrid in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ohrid 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 | 484 | 92.9% |
| Mag. 5 | 35 | 6.72% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.38% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ohrid
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ohrid occurred on Nov 26, 2019 03:54 local time (Europe/Skopje timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 115 kilometers (71 mi) west-northwest of Ohrid, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ohrid in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Apr 4, 1904 11:26, 216 kilometers (134 mi) west-northwest of Ohrid. It is the strongest earthquake near Ohrid 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 Ohrid 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 Ohrid.
Nearest earthquakes from Ohrid
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ohrid. 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 Ohrid.
When was the last earthquake in Ohrid?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ohrid on the morning of September 8, 2026 at 08:27 local time (Europe/Skopje). The center of this earthquake was located 30km south of Ohrid at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ohrid in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ohrid?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Ohrid on the morning of April 4, 1904 at 11:26 local time (Europe/Skopje). The center of this earthquake was located 216km east-northeast of Ohrid at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ohrid since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ohrid?
In the past 10 years, 521 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ohrid. This averages to 52 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
