Latest earthquakes near Banská Bystrica, Banskobystrický kraj today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Banská Bystrica, Banskobystrický kraj, Slovakia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Banská Bystrica? If an earthquake is happening right now near Banská Bystrica (also known as Bańska Bystrzyca), it will show up within minutes.
Banská Bystrica Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Banská Bystrica, Banskobystrický kraj 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 Banská Bystrica in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Banská Bystrica 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 Banská Bystrica
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Banská Bystrica 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 Banská Bystrica in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Banská Bystrica, Banskobystrický kraj 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 Banská Bystrica.
Nearest earthquakes from Banská Bystrica
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Banská Bystrica, Banskobystrický kraj. 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 Banská Bystrica.
When was the last earthquake in Banská Bystrica, Banskobystrický kraj?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Banská Bystrica on the afternoon of January 9, 2026 at 15:38 local time (Europe/Bratislava). The center of this earthquake was located 125km north-northwest of Banská Bystrica at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Banská Bystrica, Banskobystrický kraj in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Banská Bystrica, Banskobystrický kraj?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Banská Bystrica 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 Banská Bystrica since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Banská Bystrica, Banskobystrický kraj?
In the past 10 years, 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Banská Bystrica. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 261 days.
