Latest earthquakes near Grand Est, France today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Grand Est, France, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Grand Est? If an earthquake is happening right now near Grand Est, it will show up within minutes.
Grand Est Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Grand Est, France in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Grand Est in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Grand Est 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 | 20 | 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 Grand Est
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Grand Est occurred on Mar 12, 2022 18:03 local time (Europe/Paris timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 240 kilometers (149 mi) south-southwest of Mulhouse, at a depth of 3 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Grand Est in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jan 25, 1946 18:31, 141 kilometers (88 mi) south-southwest of Mulhouse. It is the strongest earthquake near Grand Est in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Grand Est, 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 Grand Est.
Earthquakes by city in Grand Est
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Grand Est, France.
Use this regional Grand Est earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Colmar, Troyes, Charleville-Mézières, Châlons-en-Champagne, Thionville, Épinal, Haguenau, Schiltigheim, Saint-Dizier, Vandœuvre-lès-Nancy, Chaumont, Illkirch-Graffenstaden, Épernay, Montigny-lès-Metz, Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, Sarreguemines, Verdun, Lunéville, Forbach, Saint-Louis and Sedan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Grand Est.
When was the last earthquake in Grand Est, France?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Grand Est on the afternoon of February 18, 2026 at 12:32 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 64km west-southwest of Mulhouse at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Grand Est, France in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Grand Est, France?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Grand Est on the evening of January 25, 1946 at 18:31 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 141km south of Mulhouse at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Grand Est since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Grand Est, France?
In the past 10 years, 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Grand Est. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 183 days.
