Latest earthquakes near Ptuj today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ptuj, Slovenia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ptuj? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ptuj, it will show up within minutes.
Ptuj Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 62 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ptuj in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ptuj in 2020. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ptuj 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 Ptuj in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ptuj 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 | 60 | 96.77% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.61% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.61% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ptuj
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ptuj occurred on Dec 29, 2020 12:19 local time (Europe/Ljubljana timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 115 kilometers (71 mi) south-southeast of Ptuj, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ptuj in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 6, 1976 21:00, 199 kilometers (124 mi) south-southeast of Ptuj. It is the strongest earthquake near Ptuj 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 Ptuj 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 Ptuj.
Nearest earthquakes from Ptuj
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ptuj. 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 Ptuj.
When was the last earthquake in Ptuj?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ptuj on the evening of May 13, 2024 at 21:57 local time (Europe/Ljubljana). The center of this earthquake was located 260km west-southwest of Ptuj at a depth of 32km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ptuj in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ptuj?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Ptuj on the evening of May 6, 1976 at 21:00 local time (Europe/Ljubljana). The center of this earthquake was located 199km west of Ptuj at a depth of 9km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ptuj since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ptuj?
In the past 10 years, 62 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ptuj. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 59 days.
