Latest earthquakes near Brussels, Brussels Capital today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Brussels, Brussels Capital, Belgium, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Brussels? If an earthquake is happening right now near Brussels (also known as Brussel), it will show up within minutes.
Brussels Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Brussels, Brussels Capital in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Brussels in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Brussels 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
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Brussels 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 in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Brussels, Brussels Capital 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Brussels
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Brussels, Brussels Capital. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Brussels.
When was the last earthquake in Brussels, Brussels Capital?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Brussels 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, Brussels Capital in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Brussels, Brussels Capital?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Brussels 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 since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Brussels, Brussels Capital?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Brussels. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
