Latest earthquakes near Rennes, Brittany today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rennes, Brittany, France, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rennes? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rennes, it will show up within minutes.
Rennes Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rennes, Brittany in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Rennes in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Rennes 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 Rennes
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rennes 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 Rennes 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 Rennes 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 Rennes, Brittany 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 Rennes.
Nearest earthquakes from Rennes
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rennes, Brittany. 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 Rennes.
When was the last earthquake in Rennes, Brittany?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Rennes on the afternoon of December 20, 2024 at 13:07 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 194km south-southeast of Rennes at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rennes, Brittany in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rennes, Brittany?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Rennes 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 Rennes since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rennes, Brittany?
In the past 10 years, 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rennes. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 521 days.
