Latest earthquakes near Velenje today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Velenje, Slovenia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Velenje? If an earthquake is happening right now near Velenje, it will show up within minutes.
Velenje Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 59 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Velenje in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Velenje in 2020. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Velenje 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 Velenje in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Velenje 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 | 57 | 96.61% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.69% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.69% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Velenje
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Velenje occurred on Dec 29, 2020 12:19 local time (Europe/Ljubljana timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 137 kilometers (85 mi) south-east of Velenje, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Velenje in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 6, 1976 21:00, 141 kilometers (88 mi) south-east of Velenje. It is the strongest earthquake near Velenje 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 Velenje 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 Velenje.
Nearest earthquakes from Velenje
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Velenje. 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 Velenje.
When was the last earthquake in Velenje?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Velenje on the afternoon of April 15, 2025 at 17:29 local time (Europe/Ljubljana). The center of this earthquake was located 242km south-east of Velenje at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Velenje in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Velenje?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Velenje on the evening of May 6, 1976 at 21:00 local time (Europe/Ljubljana). The center of this earthquake was located 141km west of Velenje at a depth of 9km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Velenje since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Velenje?
In the past 10 years, 59 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Velenje. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 62 days.
