Latest earthquakes near Tours, Centre-Val de Loire today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tours, Centre-Val de Loire, France, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tours? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tours, it will show up within minutes.
Tours Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tours, 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 Tours in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Tours 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 Tours
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tours occurred on Jun 16, 2023 18:38 local time (Europe/Paris timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 171 kilometers (106 mi) south-west of Tours, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tours in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5 earthquake struck on Nov 5, 2014 17:19, 263 kilometers (163 mi) south-west of Tours. It is the strongest earthquake near Tours 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 Tours, 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 Tours.
Nearest earthquakes from Tours
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tours, 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 Tours.
When was the last earthquake in Tours, Centre-Val de Loire?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Tours on the afternoon of December 20, 2024 at 14:46 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 173km south of Tours at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tours, Centre-Val de Loire in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tours, Centre-Val de Loire?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Tours on the afternoon of November 5, 2014 at 17:19 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 263km north of Tours at a depth of 2km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tours since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tours, 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 Tours. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 456 days.
