Latest earthquakes near Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Grenoble? If an earthquake is happening right now near Grenoble, it will show up within minutes.
Grenoble Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 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 Grenoble in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Grenoble 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 | 21 | 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 Grenoble
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Grenoble occurred on Nov 11, 2019 11:52 local time (Europe/Paris timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 106 kilometers (66 mi) south-west of Grenoble, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Grenoble 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-west of Grenoble. It is the strongest earthquake near Grenoble 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 Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 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 Grenoble.
Nearest earthquakes from Grenoble
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Grenoble.
When was the last earthquake in Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Grenoble on the evening of December 21, 2024 at 21:18 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 58km north-northeast of Grenoble at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Grenoble 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 Grenoble since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Grenoble, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?
In the past 10 years, 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Grenoble. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 174 days.
