Latest earthquakes near Veles today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Veles, North Macedonia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Veles? If an earthquake is happening right now near Veles (also known as Βελεσά), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Veles Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Veles. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Veles and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2024 04:06AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Nikšić in Montenegro on Thursday Night.
Veles Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 469 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Veles in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 46 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Veles roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Veles in 2019. A total of 95 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Veles 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 Veles in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Veles 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 | 432 | 92.11% |
| Mag. 5 | 35 | 7.46% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.43% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Veles
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Veles occurred on Nov 26, 2019 03:54 local time (Europe/Skopje timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 188 kilometers (117 mi) west of Veles, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Veles in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Apr 18, 1928 20:22, 279 kilometers (173 mi) west of Veles. It is the strongest earthquake near Veles 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 Veles 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 Veles.
Nearest earthquakes from Veles
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Veles. 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 Veles.
When was the last earthquake in Veles?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Veles on the evening of May 12, 2024 at 21:33 local time (Europe/Skopje). The center of this earthquake was located 168km south-southwest of Veles at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Veles in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Veles?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Veles on the evening of April 18, 1928 at 20:22 local time (Europe/Skopje). The center of this earthquake was located 279km east-northeast of Veles at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Veles since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Veles?
In the past 10 years, 469 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Veles. This averages to 47 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
