Latest earthquakes near Novo Mesto today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Novo Mesto, Slovenia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Novo Mesto? If an earthquake is happening right now near Novo Mesto, it will show up within minutes.
Novo Mesto Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 87 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Novo Mesto in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Novo Mesto in 2021. A total of 18 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Novo Mesto that year. The strongest had a 4.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Novo Mesto in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Novo Mesto 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 | 84 | 96.55% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 2.3% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.15% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Novo Mesto
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Novo Mesto occurred on Dec 29, 2020 12:19 local time (Europe/Ljubljana timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 95 kilometers (59 mi) east-southeast of Novo Mesto, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Novo Mesto in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 6, 1976 21:00, 158 kilometers (98 mi) east-southeast of Novo Mesto. It is the strongest earthquake near Novo Mesto in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Novo Mesto 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 Novo Mesto.
Nearest earthquakes from Novo Mesto
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Novo Mesto. 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 Novo Mesto.
When was the last earthquake in Novo Mesto?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Novo Mesto on the morning of April 25, 2025 at 09:02 local time (Europe/Ljubljana). The center of this earthquake was located 290km southwest of Novembero Mesto at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Novo Mesto in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Novo Mesto?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Novo Mesto on the evening of May 6, 1976 at 21:00 local time (Europe/Ljubljana). The center of this earthquake was located 158km west-northwest of Novembero Mesto at a depth of 9km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Novo Mesto since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Novo Mesto?
In the past 10 years, 87 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Novo Mesto. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 42 days.
