Latest earthquakes near Prešovský kraj, Slovakia today
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Prešovský kraj Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Prešovský kraj, Slovakia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Prešovský kraj in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Prešovský 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 | 9 | 90.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 10.0% |
| 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 Prešovský kraj
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Prešovský kraj occurred on Oct 9, 2023 20:23 local time (Europe/Bratislava timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 42 kilometers (26 mi) east-northeast of Prešov, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Prešovský kraj in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Prešovský 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 Prešovský kraj.
Earthquakes by city in Prešovský kraj
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Prešovský kraj, Slovakia.
Use this regional Prešovský kraj earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Poprad, Humenné, Bardejov, Vranov nad Topľou, Snina, Kežmarok and Stará Ľubovňa.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Prešovský kraj.
When was the last earthquake in Prešovský kraj, Slovakia?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Prešovský kraj on the afternoon of December 18, 2024 at 14:20 local time (Europe/Bratislava). The center of this earthquake was located 215km northwest of Prešov at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Prešovský kraj, Slovakia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Prešovský kraj, Slovakia?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Prešovský kraj on the evening of October 9, 2023 at 20:23 local time (Europe/Bratislava). The center of this earthquake was located 42km east-northeast of Prešov at a depth of 7km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Prešovský kraj since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Prešovský kraj, Slovakia?
In the past 10 years, 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Prešovský kraj. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 365 days.
