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.
Recent Rennes Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Rennes. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Rennes and elsewhere.
Jun 16, 2023 06:38PM
Unusually powerful M4.8 Earthquake hit near Niort in France on Friday Evening.
Rennes Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8 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 | 87.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 12.5% |
| 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 Nov 5, 2014 17:19 local time (Europe/Paris timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 258 kilometers (160 mi) north-east of Rennes, at a depth of 2 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rennes in the list below.
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 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Rennes on the night of December 2, 2023 at 03:56 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 185km south-southwest of Rennes at a depth of 7km under water in the Bay Of Biscay. 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, 8 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 456 days.
