Latest earthquakes near Prešov, Prešovský kraj today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Prešov, Prešovský kraj, Slovakia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Prešov? If an earthquake is happening right now near Prešov (also known as Preszów), it will show up within minutes.
Prešov Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Prešov, Prešovský kraj in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Prešov in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Prešov 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 Prešov
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Prešov 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 Prešov in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Prešov, Prešovský 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 Prešov.
Nearest earthquakes from Prešov
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Prešov, Prešovský 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 Prešov.
When was the last earthquake in Prešov, Prešovský kraj?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Prešov on the afternoon of January 9, 2026 at 15:38 local time (Europe/Bratislava). The center of this earthquake was located 214km west-northwest of Prešov at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Prešov, Prešovský kraj in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Prešov, Prešovský kraj?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Prešov 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 Prešov since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Prešov, Prešovský kraj?
In the past 10 years, 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Prešov. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 365 days.
