Latest earthquakes near Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France today
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Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 25 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 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 | 25 | 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 Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes occurred on Nov 11, 2019 11:52 local time (Europe/Paris timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 127 kilometers (79 mi) south of Lyon, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Jul 19, 1963 06:45, 282 kilometers (175 mi) south of Grenoble. It is the strongest earthquake near Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 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 Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, 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 Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
Earthquakes by city in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.
Use this regional Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Valence, Chambéry, Vénissieux, Annecy, Bourg-en-Bresse, Montluçon, Caluire-et-Cuire, Saint-Priest, Roanne, Saint-Chamond, Bron, Vaulx-en-Velin, Montélimar, Saint-Martin-d'Hères, Romans-sur-Isère, Aurillac, Échirolles, Villefranche-sur-Saône, Vienne, Thonon-les-Bains and Meyzieu.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
When was the last earthquake in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes on the afternoon of January 20, 2025 at 13:41 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 117km south-east of Grenoble at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes on the morning of July 19, 1963 at 06:45 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 282km south-east of Grenoble at a depth of 15km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Western Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France?
In the past 10 years, 25 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 146 days.
