Latest earthquakes near Wallonia, Belgium today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Wallonia, Belgium, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Wallonia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Wallonia (also known as Wallonien), it will show up within minutes.
Wallonia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Wallonia, Belgium in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Wallonia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Wallonia 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 | 66.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 33.33% |
| 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 Wallonia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Wallonia occurred on Nov 5, 2014 17:19 local time (Europe/Brussels timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 269 kilometers (167 mi) west-southwest of Charleroi, at a depth of 2 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Wallonia in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Wallonia, 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 Wallonia.
Earthquakes by city in Wallonia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Wallonia, Belgium.
Use this regional Wallonia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Mons, La Louvière, Tournai, Seraing, Verviers, Mouscron, Braine-l'Alleud, Herstal, Châtelet, Wavre, Binche, Waterloo, Louvain-la-Neuve, Courcelles, Ans, Ath, Arlon, Flémalle-Haute, Soignies, Jumet and Nivelles.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Wallonia.
When was the last earthquake in Wallonia, Belgium?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Wallonia on the night of May 18, 2024 at 02:42 local time (Europe/Brussels). The center of this earthquake was located 219km east-southeast of Liège at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Wallonia, Belgium in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Wallonia, Belgium?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Wallonia on the afternoon of November 5, 2014 at 17:19 local time (Europe/Brussels). The center of this earthquake was located 269km west-southwest of Charleroi at a depth of 2km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Wallonia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Wallonia, Belgium?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Wallonia. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
