Latest earthquakes near Belgium today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Belgium, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Belgium? If an earthquake is happening right now near Belgium (also known as België, Belgique), it will show up within minutes.
Belgium Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Belgium in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Belgium in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Belgium 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 | 4 | 80.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 20.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Belgium
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Belgium occurred on Nov 5, 2014 17:19 local time (Europe/Brussels timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 279 kilometers (173 mi) west-southwest of Brussels, at a depth of 2 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Belgium in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Belgium 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 Belgium.
Earthquakes by region of Belgium
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Belgium.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Belgium.
When was the last earthquake in Belgium?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Belgium on the evening of November 30, 2023 at 18:20 local time (Europe/Brussels). The center of this earthquake was located 223km west-northwest of Brussels at a depth of 8km under water in the North Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Belgium in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Belgium?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Belgium on the afternoon of November 5, 2014 at 17:19 local time (Europe/Brussels). The center of this earthquake was located 279km west-southwest of Brussels at a depth of 2km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Belgium since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Belgium?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Belgium. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
