Latest earthquakes near Koper, Koper-Capodistria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Koper, Koper-Capodistria, Slovenia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Koper? If an earthquake is happening right now near Koper (also known as Capodistria), it will show up within minutes.
Koper Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 126 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Koper, Koper-Capodistria in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 12 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Koper roughly every 28 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Koper in 2021. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Koper that year. The strongest had a 4.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Koper in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Koper 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 | 121 | 96.03% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 2.38% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.59% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Koper
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Koper occurred on Dec 29, 2020 12:19 local time (Europe/Ljubljana timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 198 kilometers (123 mi) east of Koper, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Koper in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 6, 1976 21:00, 97 kilometers (60 mi) east of Koper. It is the strongest earthquake near Koper in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Koper, Koper-Capodistria 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 Koper.
Nearest earthquakes from Koper
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Koper, Koper-Capodistria. 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 Koper.
When was the last earthquake in Koper, Koper-Capodistria?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Koper on the evening of November 20, 2024 at 19:04 local time (Europe/Ljubljana). The center of this earthquake was located 266km southwest of Koper at a depth of 58km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Koper, Koper-Capodistria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Koper, Koper-Capodistria?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Koper on the evening of May 6, 1976 at 21:00 local time (Europe/Ljubljana). The center of this earthquake was located 97km north-northwest of Koper at a depth of 9km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Koper since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Koper, Koper-Capodistria?
In the past 10 years, 126 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Koper. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 29 days.
