Latest earthquakes near Kranj today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kranj, Slovenia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kranj? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kranj, it will show up within minutes.
Kranj Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 70 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kranj in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 7 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kranj in 2020. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kranj that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kranj in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kranj 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 | 67 | 95.71% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 2.86% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.43% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kranj
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kranj occurred on Dec 29, 2020 12:19 local time (Europe/Ljubljana timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 173 kilometers (107 mi) east-southeast of Kranj, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kranj in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 6, 1976 21:00, 84 kilometers (52 mi) east-southeast of Kranj. It is the strongest earthquake near Kranj 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 Kranj 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 Kranj.
Nearest earthquakes from Kranj
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kranj. 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 Kranj.
When was the last earthquake in Kranj?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Kranj on the evening of May 13, 2024 at 22:50 local time (Europe/Ljubljana). The center of this earthquake was located 284km west-southwest of Kranj at a depth of 23km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kranj in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kranj?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kranj on the evening of May 6, 1976 at 21:00 local time (Europe/Ljubljana). The center of this earthquake was located 84km west of Kranj at a depth of 9km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kranj since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kranj?
In the past 10 years, 70 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kranj. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 52 days.
