Montenegro’s Adriatic coast is one of the most seismically active areas in the Balkans. This page pulls real records for Montenegro: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for Montenegro.
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An interactive breakdown of the earthquake, tsunami and volcano risk near Montenegro - or search any city or region.
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Earthquake risk in Montenegro - FAQ
Is Montenegro at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 23 quakes a year nearby of magnitude 4+ within 300 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data. The strongest earthquake on record nearby is M6.9 in 1979.
What was the biggest earthquake in Montenegro?
The strongest earthquake on record near Montenegro is M6.9, in 1979 (6 km E of Stari Bar, Montenegro), from USGS.
Does Montenegro get tsunamis?
Yes - 22 tsunamis since 58 BC (most recently 1979) within 300 km, from the NOAA database. The deadliest killed around 5,000 people.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Montenegro?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.