Latest earthquakes near France today

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List of latest earthquakes near France.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jan 20, 2025 19:54
(Paris)
M 2.0 105 km SSW
from Toulouse
Jan 20, 2025 13:41
(Paris)
M 2.0 96 km NNW
from Nice
Jan 20, 2025 11:57
(Paris)
M 2.3 53 km N
from Rennes
Jan 20, 2025 11:39
(Paris)
M 2.1 73 km NNE
from Nîmes
Jan 20, 2025 11:23
(Paris)
M 2.4 61 km WNW
from Nantes
Jan 20, 2025 11:07
(Paris)
M 2.3 23 km W
from Besançon
Jan 20, 2025 09:31
(Paris)
M 2.2 97 km NNW
from Nice
Jan 20, 2025 09:12
(Paris)
M 2.2 56 km SSE
from Nancy
Jan 20, 2025 07:43
(Paris)
M 2.1 149 km SW
from Toulouse
Jan 20, 2025 06:40
(Paris)
M 2.1 97 km NNW
from Nice
Jan 20, 2025 06:29
(Paris)
M 2.0 97 km NNW
from Nice
Jan 20, 2025 02:33
(Paris)
M 2.1 268 km NE
from Ajaccio
Jan 19, 2025 23:49
(Paris)
M 2.1 48 km NNW
from Nice
Jan 19, 2025 06:57
(Paris)
M 2.2 116 km SSW
from Toulouse
Jan 19, 2025 03:26
(Paris)
M 2.5 101 km NNW
from Nice
Jan 19, 2025 00:32
(Paris)
M 2.3 130 km SSE
from Nantes
Jan 18, 2025 23:45
(Paris)
M 2.2 266 km E
from Nice
Jan 18, 2025 23:29
(Paris)
M 2.0 270 km SSW
from Bordeaux
Jan 18, 2025 16:47
(Paris)
M 2.1 180 km ESE
from Mulhouse
Jan 18, 2025 13:57
(Paris)
M 2.1 62 km ESE
from Grenoble
Jan 18, 2025 10:08
(Paris)
M 2.4 218 km ENE
from Nice
Jan 18, 2025 02:01
(Paris)
M 2.2 93 km NNW
from Nice
Jan 18, 2025 01:11
(Paris)
M 2.1 232 km NE
from Ajaccio
Jan 17, 2025 20:32
(Paris)
M 2.0 198 km NNE
from Metz
Jan 17, 2025 17:17
(Paris)
M 2.0 98 km SE
from Grenoble

Map of Latest Earthquakes near France

France Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
6 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2
Jan 20, 2025 19:54

Average

A total of 65 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of France in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near France in 2016. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of France that year. The strongest had a 4.4 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of France with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of France in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near France 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near France (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 65 100.0%
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 France

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 4.8
On Jun 16, 2023 18:38.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.3
On Sep 7, 1920 06:55.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near France occurred on Jun 16, 2023 18:38 local time (Europe/Paris timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 128 kilometers (80 mi) south-southeast of Nantes, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near France in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Sep 7, 1920 06:55, 254 kilometers (158 mi) south-southeast of Nice. It is the strongest earthquake near France in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near France 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 France.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near France.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jun 16, 2023 18:38
(Paris)
M 4.8 128 km SSE
from Nantes
Nov 11, 2019 11:52
(Paris)
M 4.8 158 km NNW
from Marseille
Aug 28, 2023 19:42
(Paris)
M 4.6 121 km SSW
from Toulouse
Oct 1, 2020 00:02
(Paris)
M 4.6 258 km WSW
from Toulouse
Aug 13, 2019 13:17
(Paris)
M 4.6 230 km ENE
from Nice
Dec 18, 2021 11:34
(Paris)
M 4.5 284 km NE
from Nice
Nov 8, 2022 16:23
(Paris)
M 4.5 139 km E
from Nice
Mar 12, 2022 18:03
(Paris)
M 4.5 112 km E
from Lyon
Jun 27, 2020 12:59
(Paris)
M 4.5 119 km SW
from Brest
Apr 16, 2020 11:42
(Paris)
M 4.5 203 km NE
from Nice

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near France

Earthquakes by region of France

Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in France.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near France.

When was the last earthquake in France?

A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near France on the evening of January 20, 2025 at 19:54 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 105km south-southwest of Toulouse at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near France in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near France?

A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near France on the morning of September 7, 1920 at 06:55 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 254km east of Nice at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near France since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near France?

In the past 10 years, 65 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from France. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 56 days.