Latest earthquakes near Brussels Capital, Belgium today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Brussels Capital, Belgium, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Brussels Capital? If an earthquake is happening right now near Brussels Capital (also known as Brussel), it will show up within minutes.
Brussels Capital Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Brussels Capital, Belgium in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Brussels Capital in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Brussels Capital 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 | 3 | 75.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 25.0% |
| 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 Brussels Capital
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Brussels Capital 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 Brussels Capital in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Brussels Capital, 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 Brussels Capital.
Earthquakes by city in Brussels Capital
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Brussels Capital, Belgium.
Use this regional Brussels Capital earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Molenbeek-Saint-Jean, Ixelles, Uccle, Woluwe-Saint-Lambert, Forest, Jette, Saint-Gilles, Etterbeek, Evere, Auderghem, Saint-Josse-ten-Noode, Berchem-Sainte-Agathe, Watermael-Boitsfort, Ganshoren and Koekelberg.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Brussels Capital.
When was the last earthquake in Brussels Capital, Belgium?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Brussels Capital on the morning of April 19, 2024 at 11:36 local time (Europe/Brussels). The center of this earthquake was located 235km south-east of Brussels at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Brussels Capital, Belgium in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Brussels Capital, Belgium?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Brussels Capital 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 Brussels Capital since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Brussels Capital, Belgium?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Brussels Capital. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
