Latest earthquakes near Žilinský kraj, Slovakia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Žilinský kraj, Slovakia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Žilinský kraj? If an earthquake is happening right now near Žilinský kraj, it will show up within minutes.
Žilinský kraj Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Žilinský kraj, Slovakia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Žilinský kraj in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Žilinský 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 | 10 | 90.91% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 9.09% |
| 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 Žilinský kraj
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Žilinský kraj occurred on Oct 9, 2023 20:23 local time (Europe/Bratislava timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 222 kilometers (138 mi) east of Žilina, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Žilinský kraj in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Žilinský 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 Žilinský kraj.
Earthquakes by city in Žilinský kraj
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Žilinský kraj, Slovakia.
Use this regional Žilinský kraj earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Martin, Liptovský Mikuláš, Ružomberok, Čadca, Dolný Kubín and Kysucké Nové Mesto.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Žilinský kraj.
When was the last earthquake in Žilinský kraj, Slovakia?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Žilinský kraj on the morning of December 15, 2025 at 08:27 local time (Europe/Bratislava). The center of this earthquake was located 74km north of Žilina at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Žilinský kraj, Slovakia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Žilinský kraj, Slovakia?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Žilinský kraj on the evening of October 9, 2023 at 20:23 local time (Europe/Bratislava). The center of this earthquake was located 222km east of Žilina at a depth of 7km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Žilinský kraj since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Žilinský kraj, Slovakia?
In the past 10 years, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Žilinský kraj. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 332 days.
