Latest earthquakes near France today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country France, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in France? If an earthquake is happening right now near France, it will show up within minutes.
Recent France Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near France. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near France and elsewhere.
Nov 21, 2023 06:52AM
Shallow M4.1 Earthquake hit near Nice in France on Tuesday Morning.
Sep 18, 2023 05:10AM
On Monday Night a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck near Florence in Italy.
Aug 28, 2023 07:42PM
On Monday Evening an Unusually powerful M4.6 Earthquake struck 166km from Barcelona in Spain.
Jun 16, 2023 06:38PM
Unusually powerful M4.8 Earthquake hit near Niort in France on Friday Evening.
May 16, 2023 08:24AM
Shallow M4.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Morning near Gap in France.
Apr 17, 2023 03:28PM
Shallow M4.0 Earthquake hit near Tarbes in France on Monday Afternoon.
France Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 67 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 2013. A total of 16 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of France that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 66 | 98.51% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.49% |
| 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
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near France occurred on Nov 5, 2014 17:19 local time (Europe/Paris timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 41 kilometers (25 mi) north-northwest of Rouen, at a depth of 2 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) north-northwest of Nice. It is the strongest earthquake near France in the past 123 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.
Earthquakes by region of France
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in France.
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
- Brittany (Bretagne)
- Centre-Val de Loire
- Corsica
- Grand Est
- Hauts-de-France
- Normandy (Normandie)
- Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Occitanie
- Pays de la Loire
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Île-de-France
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near France.
When was the last earthquake in France?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near France on the afternoon of November 30, 2023 at 12:55 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 25km south of Nantes at a depth of 5km 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, 67 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 54 days.
