Latest earthquakes near Saint-Étienne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Saint-Étienne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Saint-Étienne? If an earthquake is happening right now near Saint-Étienne (also known as St Étienne), it will show up within minutes.
Saint-Étienne Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Saint-Étienne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Saint-Étienne in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Saint-Étienne 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 | 17 | 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 Saint-Étienne
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Saint-Étienne occurred on Nov 11, 2019 11:52 local time (Europe/Paris timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 93 kilometers (58 mi) south-southeast of Saint-Étienne, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Saint-Étienne in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jan 25, 1946 18:31, 278 kilometers (173 mi) south-southeast of Saint-Étienne. It is the strongest earthquake near Saint-Étienne 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 Saint-Étienne, 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 Saint-Étienne.
Nearest earthquakes from Saint-Étienne
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Saint-Étienne, 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 Saint-Étienne.
When was the last earthquake in Saint-Étienne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint-Étienne on the morning of December 15, 2025 at 09:39 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 279km south-east of Saint-Étienne at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Saint-Étienne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Saint-Étienne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Saint-Étienne on the evening of January 25, 1946 at 18:31 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 278km east-northeast of Saint-Étienne at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Saint-Étienne since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Saint-Étienne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?
In the past 10 years, 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Saint-Étienne. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 215 days.
