Latest earthquakes near Villeurbanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Villeurbanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Villeurbanne? If an earthquake is happening right now near Villeurbanne, it will show up within minutes.
Villeurbanne Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Villeurbanne, 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 Villeurbanne in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Villeurbanne 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 |
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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 Villeurbanne
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Villeurbanne occurred on Nov 11, 2019 11:52 local time (Europe/Paris timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 130 kilometers (81 mi) south of Villeurbanne, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Villeurbanne in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jan 25, 1946 18:31, 228 kilometers (142 mi) south of Villeurbanne. It is the strongest earthquake near Villeurbanne 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 Villeurbanne, 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 Villeurbanne.
Nearest earthquakes from Villeurbanne
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Villeurbanne, 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 Villeurbanne.
When was the last earthquake in Villeurbanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Villeurbanne on the night of November 2, 2024 at 05:02 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 192km east-southeast of Villeurbanne at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Villeurbanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Villeurbanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Villeurbanne on the evening of January 25, 1946 at 18:31 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 228km east-northeast of Villeurbanne at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Villeurbanne since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Villeurbanne, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?
In the past 10 years, 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Villeurbanne. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 215 days.