Latest earthquakes near Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France today

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List of latest earthquakes near Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 11, 2024 08:48
(Paris)
M 2.1 170 km SE
from Grenoble
Nov 11, 2024 01:20
(Paris)
M 2.1 275 km SSW
from Saint-Étienne
Nov 10, 2024 18:27
(Paris)
M 2.1 108 km SE
from Grenoble
Nov 10, 2024 09:38
(Paris)
M 2.3 190 km NE
from Grenoble
Nov 10, 2024 03:15
(Paris)
M 2.1 195 km ENE
from Grenoble
Nov 10, 2024 01:37
(Paris)
M 2.1 122 km SE
from Grenoble
Nov 7, 2024 11:31
(Paris)
M 2.1 265 km S
from Grenoble
Nov 7, 2024 09:56
(Paris)
M 2.2 274 km WNW
from Clermont-Ferrand
Nov 7, 2024 08:34
(Paris)
M 2.2 117 km SE
from Grenoble
Nov 6, 2024 11:47
(Paris)
M 2.1 133 km NW
from Clermont-Ferrand
Nov 6, 2024 10:06
(Paris)
M 2.0 61 km WSW
from Saint-Étienne
Nov 6, 2024 09:42
(Paris)
M 2.1 83 km ENE
from Lyon
Nov 5, 2024 15:55
(Paris)
M 2.0 251 km NE
from Lyon
Nov 4, 2024 12:04
(Paris)
M 2.2 85 km SSE
from Saint-Étienne
Nov 2, 2024 05:02
(Paris)
M 2.0 189 km ESE
from Lyon
Oct 31, 2024 16:47
(Paris)
M 2.3 244 km NE
from Lyon
Oct 31, 2024 16:12
(Paris)
M 2.1 196 km W
from Clermont-Ferrand
Oct 31, 2024 12:16
(Paris)
M 2.0 75 km N
from Lyon
Oct 31, 2024 12:06
(Paris)
M 2.0 142 km W
from Clermont-Ferrand
Oct 31, 2024 11:55
(Paris)
M 2.2 60 km NNE
from Lyon
Oct 31, 2024 06:56
(Paris)
M 2.0 117 km SE
from Grenoble
Oct 30, 2024 22:10
(Paris)
M 2.1 117 km SE
from Grenoble
Oct 30, 2024 13:28
(Paris)
M 2.1 268 km WNW
from Clermont-Ferrand
Oct 30, 2024 13:00
(Paris)
M 2.2 293 km SSW
from Clermont-Ferrand
Oct 30, 2024 10:42
(Paris)
M 2.5 150 km NE
from Lyon

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes

Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
2 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.1
Nov 11, 2024 08:48

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

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (past 10 years).
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 4.8
On Nov 11, 2019 11:52.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.3
On Jul 19, 1963 06:45.

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 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 11, 2019 11:52
(Paris)
M 4.8 127 km S
from Lyon
Jun 16, 2023 18:38
(Paris)
M 4.8 299 km W
from Clermont-Ferrand
Mar 20, 2019 10:56
(Paris)
M 4.5 275 km W
from Clermont-Ferrand
Mar 12, 2022 18:03
(Paris)
M 4.5 112 km E
from Lyon
Apr 16, 2020 11:42
(Paris)
M 4.5 295 km E
from Grenoble
Mar 22, 2023 15:50
(Paris)
M 4.4 234 km NE
from Lyon
Sep 22, 2022 15:40
(Paris)
M 4.4 277 km ESE
from Grenoble
Oct 24, 2016 16:44
(Paris)
M 4.4 223 km ENE
from Lyon
May 2, 2016 12:36
(Paris)
M 4.2 247 km NW
from Clermont-Ferrand
Jul 30, 2016 22:21
(Paris)
M 4.2 205 km ESE
from Lyon

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes on the morning of November 11, 2024 at 08:48 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 170km south-east of Grenoble at a depth of 15km 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.