Latest earthquakes near Niš, Central Serbia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Niš, Central Serbia, Serbia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Niš? If an earthquake is happening right now near Niš, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Niš Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Niš. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Niš and elsewhere.
Mar 14, 2024 04:06AM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake hit near Nikšić in Montenegro on Thursday Night.
Niš Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 233 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Niš, Central Serbia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 23 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Niš roughly every 15 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Niš in 2019. A total of 66 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Niš 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 Niš in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Niš 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 | 214 | 91.85% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 7.73% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 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 Niš
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Niš occurred on Nov 26, 2019 03:54 local time (Europe/Belgrade timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 280 kilometers (174 mi) south-west of Niš, at a depth of 22 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Niš in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Apr 18, 1928 20:22, 278 kilometers (173 mi) south-west of Niš. It is the strongest earthquake near Niš 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 Niš, Central Serbia 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 Niš.
Nearest earthquakes from Niš
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Niš, Central Serbia. 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 Niš.
When was the last earthquake in Niš, Central Serbia?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Niš on the morning of May 2, 2024 at 07:48 local time (Europe/Belgrade). The center of this earthquake was located 231km east-southeast of Niš at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Niš, Central Serbia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Niš, Central Serbia?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Niš on the evening of April 18, 1928 at 20:22 local time (Europe/Belgrade). The center of this earthquake was located 278km east-southeast of Niš at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Niš since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Niš, Central Serbia?
In the past 10 years, 233 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Niš. This averages to 23 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 16 days.
