Latest earthquakes near Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France today
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Bourgogne-Franche-Comté Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, 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 Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 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 | 20 | 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 Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bourgogne-Franche-Comté occurred on Mar 12, 2022 18:03 local time (Europe/Paris timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 172 kilometers (107 mi) south of Besançon, at a depth of 3 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jan 25, 1946 18:31, 149 kilometers (93 mi) south of Besançon. It is the strongest earthquake near Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 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 Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, 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 Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
Earthquakes by city in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
Use this regional Bourgogne-Franche-Comté earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Belfort, Chalon-sur-Saône, Nevers, Auxerre, Mâcon, Saint-Leu, Montbéliard, Sens, Dole, Le Creusot, Beaune, Lons-le-Saunier, Pontarlier, Montceau-les-Mines, Vesoul, Autun, Chenôve and Audincourt.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bourgogne-Franche-Comté.
When was the last earthquake in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Bourgogne-Franche-Comté on the afternoon of December 20, 2024 at 16:17 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 234km east of Besançon at a depth of 16km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Bourgogne-Franche-Comté on the evening of January 25, 1946 at 18:31 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 149km south-east of Besançon at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bourgogne-Franche-Comté since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France?
In the past 10 years, 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 183 days.
