Latest earthquakes near Orléans, Centre-Val de Loire today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Orléans, Centre-Val de Loire, France, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Orléans? If an earthquake is happening right now near Orléans, it will show up within minutes.
Orléans Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Orléans, Centre-Val de Loire in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Orléans in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Orléans 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 | 8 | 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 Orléans
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Orléans occurred on Jun 16, 2023 18:38 local time (Europe/Paris timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 274 kilometers (170 mi) south-west of Orléans, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Orléans in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5 earthquake struck on Nov 5, 2014 17:19, 221 kilometers (137 mi) south-west of Orléans. It is the strongest earthquake near Orléans 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 Orléans, Centre-Val de Loire 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 Orléans.
Nearest earthquakes from Orléans
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Orléans, Centre-Val de Loire. 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 Orléans.
When was the last earthquake in Orléans, Centre-Val de Loire?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Orléans on the afternoon of December 20, 2024 at 14:46 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 249km south-southwest of Orléans at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Orléans, Centre-Val de Loire in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Orléans, Centre-Val de Loire?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Orléans on the afternoon of November 5, 2014 at 17:19 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 221km north-northwest of Orléans at a depth of 2km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Orléans since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Orléans, Centre-Val de Loire?
In the past 10 years, 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Orléans. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 456 days.
