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.
Recent Ohrid Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ohrid. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ohrid and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2024 04:06AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Nikšić in Montenegro on Thursday Night.
Ohrid Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 539 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 53 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ohrid roughly every 6 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 | 499 | 92.58% |
| Mag. 5 | 37 | 6.86% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.56% |
| 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 17, 2015 08:10 local time (Europe/Skopje timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 273 kilometers (170 mi) south of Ohrid, at a depth of 11 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) south of Ohrid. It is the strongest earthquake near Ohrid 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 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 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Ohrid on the evening of May 1, 2024 at 22:10 local time (Europe/Skopje). The center of this earthquake was located 171km northwest 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, 539 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ohrid. This averages to 54 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
