Hazard risk

How dangerous are earthquakes in Serbia?

The strongest earthquake on record near Serbia is M6.9 (1979). Real records from USGS, NOAA and the Smithsonian - not guesses.

Strongest on record
M 6.9
1979 - 6 km E of Stari Bar, Montenegro
Quake rate nearby
~14/yr
M4+ within 300 km
Tsunamis on record
6
since 1667
Volcanoes nearby
0
within 300 km

Serbia experiences moderate earthquakes along several internal fault zones. This page pulls real records for Serbia: 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 Serbia.

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Earthquake risk in Serbia - FAQ

Is Serbia at risk of earthquakes?

Yes. On average about 14 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 Serbia?

The strongest earthquake on record near Serbia is M6.9, in 1979 (6 km E of Stari Bar, Montenegro), from USGS.

Does Serbia get tsunamis?

Yes - 6 tsunamis since 1667 (most recently 1979) within 300 km, from the NOAA database. The deadliest killed around 5,000 people.

How do I get earthquake warnings in Serbia?

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.

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