Latest earthquakes near Besançon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Besançon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Besançon? If an earthquake is happening right now near Besançon, it will show up within minutes.
Besançon Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Besançon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 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 Besançon in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Besançon 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 Besançon
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Besançon 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 Besançon 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 Besançon 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 Besançon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté 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 Besançon.
Nearest earthquakes from Besançon
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Besançon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté. 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 Besançon.
When was the last earthquake in Besançon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Besançon on the afternoon of December 16, 2025 at 15:17 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 289km east of Besançon at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Besançon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Besançon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Besançon 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 Besançon since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Besançon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté?
In the past 10 years, 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Besançon. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 174 days.
