Latest earthquakes near Žilina, Žilinský kraj today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Žilina, Žilinský kraj, Slovakia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Žilina? If an earthquake is happening right now near Žilina (also known as Żylina), it will show up within minutes.
Žilina Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Žilina, Žilinský kraj in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Žilina in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Žilina 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 Žilina
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Žilina 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 Žilina in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Žilina, Žilinský 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 Žilina.
Nearest earthquakes from Žilina
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Žilina, Žilinský 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 Žilina.
When was the last earthquake in Žilina, Žilinský kraj?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Žilina on the night of January 8, 2026 at 00:24 local time (Europe/Bratislava). The center of this earthquake was located 110km north of Žilina at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Žilina, Žilinský kraj in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Žilina, Žilinský kraj?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Žilina 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 Žilina since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Žilina, Žilinský kraj?
In the past 10 years, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Žilina. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 332 days.
