Latest earthquakes near Antwerpen, Flanders today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Antwerpen, Flanders, Belgium, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Antwerpen? If an earthquake is happening right now near Antwerpen (also known as Antwerp), it will show up within minutes.
Antwerpen Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Antwerpen, Flanders in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Antwerpen in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Antwerpen 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 | 2 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Antwerpen
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Antwerpen occurred on Aug 6, 2015 17:03 local time (Europe/Brussels timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 265 kilometers (165 mi) north-west of Antwerpen, at a depth of 4 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Antwerpen in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Antwerpen, Flanders 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 Antwerpen.
Nearest earthquakes from Antwerpen
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Antwerpen, Flanders. 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 Antwerpen.
When was the last earthquake in Antwerpen, Flanders?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Antwerpen on the night of April 30, 2024 at 00:48 local time (Europe/Brussels). The center of this earthquake was located 265km north-northeast of Antwerpen at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Antwerpen, Flanders in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Antwerpen, Flanders?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Antwerpen on the afternoon of August 6, 2015 at 17:03 local time (Europe/Brussels). The center of this earthquake was located 265km northwest of Antwerpen at a depth of 4km under water in the North Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Antwerpen since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Antwerpen, Flanders?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Antwerpen. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
