Latest earthquakes near Brittany, France today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Brittany, France, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Brittany? If an earthquake is happening right now near Brittany (also known as Bretagne), it will show up within minutes.
Brittany Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Brittany, France in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Brittany in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Brittany 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 | 7 | 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 Brittany
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Brittany occurred on Jun 16, 2023 18:38 local time (Europe/Paris timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 223 kilometers (139 mi) south-southeast of Rennes, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Brittany in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5 earthquake struck on Nov 5, 2014 17:19, 258 kilometers (160 mi) south-southeast of Rennes. It is the strongest earthquake near Brittany 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 Brittany, 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 Brittany.
Earthquakes by city in Brittany
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Brittany, France.
Use this regional Brittany earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Quimper, Lorient, Vannes, Saint-Brieuc, Saint-Malo, Lanester, Fougères, Lannion, Concarneau, Ploemeur, Morlaix, Vitré, Pontivy, Douarnenez, Cesson-Sévigné and Landerneau.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Brittany.
When was the last earthquake in Brittany, France?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Brittany on the afternoon of November 14, 2024 at 12:14 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 157km north-northeast of Rennes at a depth of 5km under water in the English Channel. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Brittany, France in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Brittany, France?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Brittany on the afternoon of November 5, 2014 at 17:19 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 258km north-east of Rennes at a depth of 2km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Brittany since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Brittany, France?
In the past 10 years, 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Brittany. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 521 days.
