Latest earthquakes near Banskobystrický kraj, Slovakia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Banskobystrický kraj, Slovakia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Banskobystrický kraj? If an earthquake is happening right now near Banskobystrický kraj, it will show up within minutes.
Banskobystrický kraj Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Banskobystrický kraj, Slovakia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Banskobystrický kraj in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Banskobystrický kraj 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 | 13 | 92.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 7.14% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Banskobystrický kraj
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Banskobystrický kraj occurred on Oct 9, 2023 20:23 local time (Europe/Bratislava timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 197 kilometers (122 mi) east-northeast of Banská Bystrica, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Banskobystrický kraj in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Banskobystrický kraj, Slovakia 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 Banskobystrický kraj.
Earthquakes by city in Banskobystrický kraj
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Banskobystrický kraj, Slovakia.
Use this regional Banskobystrický kraj earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Zvolen, Lučenec, Rimavská Sobota, Brezno and Žiar nad Hronom.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Banskobystrický kraj.
When was the last earthquake in Banskobystrický kraj, Slovakia?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Banskobystrický kraj on the afternoon of March 8, 2025 at 15:34 local time (Europe/Bratislava). The center of this earthquake was located 161km north of Banská Bystrica at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Banskobystrický kraj, Slovakia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Banskobystrický kraj, Slovakia?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Banskobystrický kraj on the evening of October 9, 2023 at 20:23 local time (Europe/Bratislava). The center of this earthquake was located 197km east-northeast of Banská Bystrica at a depth of 7km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Banskobystrický kraj since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Banskobystrický kraj, Slovakia?
In the past 10 years, 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Banskobystrický kraj. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 261 days.
