Latest earthquakes near Gent, Flanders today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gent, Flanders, Belgium, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gent? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gent (also known as Ghent), it will show up within minutes.
Gent Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gent, Flanders in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Gent in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Gent 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 | 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 Gent
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gent occurred on Jun 4, 2015 21:24 local time (Europe/Brussels timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 263 kilometers (163 mi) west-southwest of Gent, at a depth of 2 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gent in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5 earthquake struck on Nov 5, 2014 17:19, 251 kilometers (156 mi) west-southwest of Gent. It is the strongest earthquake near Gent in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Gent, 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 Gent.
Nearest earthquakes from Gent
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gent, 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 Gent.
When was the last earthquake in Gent, Flanders?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Gent on the afternoon of November 14, 2024 at 15:05 local time (Europe/Brussels). The center of this earthquake was located 75km northwest of Gent at a depth of 0km under water in the North Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gent, Flanders in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gent, Flanders?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Gent on the afternoon of November 5, 2014 at 17:19 local time (Europe/Brussels). The center of this earthquake was located 251km southwest of Gent at a depth of 2km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gent since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gent, Flanders?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gent. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
