Latest earthquakes near Prilep today
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Recent Prilep Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Prilep. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Prilep and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2024 04:06AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Nikšić in Montenegro on Thursday Night.
Prilep Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 528 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Prilep 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 Prilep roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Prilep in 2019. A total of 100 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Prilep 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 Prilep in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Prilep 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 | 488 | 92.42% |
| Mag. 5 | 38 | 7.2% |
| 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 Prilep
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Prilep occurred on Nov 26, 2019 03:54 local time (Europe/Skopje timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 170 kilometers (106 mi) west of Prilep, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Prilep in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.2 earthquake struck on Nov 8, 1905 23:06, 294 kilometers (183 mi) west of Prilep. It is the strongest earthquake near Prilep 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 Prilep 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 Prilep.
Nearest earthquakes from Prilep
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Prilep. 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 Prilep.
When was the last earthquake in Prilep?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Prilep on the night of May 13, 2024 at 04:22 local time (Europe/Skopje). The center of this earthquake was located 187km northwest of Prilep at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Prilep in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Prilep?
A 7.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Prilep on the evening of November 8, 1905 at 23:06 local time (Europe/Skopje). The center of this earthquake was located 294km east-southeast of Prilep at a depth of 15km under water in the Aegean Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Prilep since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Prilep?
In the past 10 years, 528 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Prilep. This averages to 53 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
