Latest earthquakes near Velenje today

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List of latest earthquakes near Velenje.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Oct 31, 2024 20:19
(Ljubljana)
M 3.6 298 km WNW
from Velenje
Oct 30, 2024 21:33
(Ljubljana)
M 2.2 49 km SSW
from Velenje
Oct 30, 2024 05:29
(Ljubljana)
M 2.6 297 km WNW
from Velenje
Oct 28, 2024 21:54
(Ljubljana)
M 2.5 279 km WNW
from Velenje
Oct 28, 2024 03:31
(Ljubljana)
M 2.7 210 km SE
from Velenje
Oct 15, 2024 14:29
(Ljubljana)
M 2.1 216 km S
from Velenje
Oct 15, 2024 04:51
(Ljubljana)
M 2.7 275 km SE
from Velenje
Oct 13, 2024 18:19
(Ljubljana)
M 2.6 97 km WSW
from Velenje
Oct 13, 2024 17:16
(Ljubljana)
M 2.6 257 km S
from Velenje
Oct 13, 2024 16:59
(Ljubljana)
M 2.1 281 km S
from Velenje
Oct 11, 2024 11:27
(Ljubljana)
M 2.1 297 km SSW
from Velenje
Oct 6, 2024 21:57
(Ljubljana)
M 2.1 154 km S
from Velenje
Oct 2, 2024 11:08
(Ljubljana)
M 2.1 281 km W
from Velenje
Oct 2, 2024 02:11
(Ljubljana)
M 2.0 130 km SE
from Velenje
Sep 27, 2024 10:00
(Ljubljana)
M 2.0 128 km SE
from Velenje
Sep 24, 2024 09:04
(Ljubljana)
M 2.7 110 km SW
from Velenje
Sep 22, 2024 14:23
(Ljubljana)
M 4.6 283 km SE
from Velenje
Sep 17, 2024 16:36
(Ljubljana)
M 2.4 175 km NNW
from Velenje
Sep 16, 2024 17:20
(Ljubljana)
M 2.8 28 km S
from Velenje
Sep 6, 2024 18:47
(Ljubljana)
M 2.1 151 km W
from Velenje
Sep 6, 2024 18:09
(Ljubljana)
M 2.3 256 km ENE
from Velenje
Sep 6, 2024 14:40
(Ljubljana)
M 2.0 228 km W
from Velenje
Sep 5, 2024 00:25
(Ljubljana)
M 3.0 176 km W
from Velenje
Sep 4, 2024 07:24
(Ljubljana)
M 2.2 299 km SW
from Velenje
Aug 30, 2024 12:27
(Ljubljana)
M 2.4 72 km SW
from Velenje

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Velenje

Velenje Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
5 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.6
Oct 31, 2024 20:19

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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Velenje with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Velenje (past 10 years).
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.4
On Dec 29, 2020 12:19.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.5
On May 6, 1976 21:00.

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 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Velenje.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 29, 2020 12:19
(Ljubljana)
M 6.4 137 km SE
from Velenje
Mar 22, 2020 06:24
(Ljubljana)
M 5.3 83 km SE
from Velenje
Dec 29, 2020 12:23
(Ljubljana)
M 4.9 139 km SE
from Velenje
Dec 28, 2020 06:28
(Ljubljana)
M 4.8 132 km SE
from Velenje
Apr 6, 2021 10:54
(Ljubljana)
M 4.7 157 km SE
from Velenje
Feb 16, 2023 10:47
(Ljubljana)
M 4.7 158 km S
from Velenje
Jan 6, 2021 18:01
(Ljubljana)
M 4.7 135 km SE
from Velenje
Nov 2, 2019 15:11
(Ljubljana)
M 4.7 290 km SE
from Velenje
Nov 1, 2020 14:15
(Ljubljana)
M 4.6 230 km S
from Velenje
Mar 22, 2020 07:01
(Ljubljana)
M 4.6 83 km SE
from Velenje

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Velenje.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 1, 2015 08:52
(Ljubljana)
M 4.3 65 km SSE
from Velenje
Mar 22, 2020 06:24
(Ljubljana)
M 5.3 83 km SE
from Velenje
Mar 22, 2020 07:01
(Ljubljana)
M 4.6 83 km SE
from Velenje
Aug 29, 2015 20:47
(Ljubljana)
M 4.0 114 km W
from Velenje
Jan 15, 2021 13:01
(Ljubljana)
M 4.4 116 km SE
from Velenje
Jul 17, 2020 04:50
(Ljubljana)
M 4.0 118 km W
from Velenje
Aug 13, 2024 08:43
(Ljubljana)
M 4.5 119 km E
from Velenje
Dec 30, 2020 06:26
(Ljubljana)
M 4.3 123 km SE
from Velenje
Mar 24, 2024 10:21
(Ljubljana)
M 4.0 124 km SSW
from Velenje
Mar 3, 2021 05:37
(Ljubljana)
M 4.2 128 km SE
from Velenje

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Velenje

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Velenje.

When was the last earthquake in Velenje?

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Velenje on the evening of October 31, 2024 at 20:19 local time (Europe/Ljubljana). The center of this earthquake was located 298km west-northwest of Velenje at a depth of 7km 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.