Latest earthquakes near Metz, Grand Est today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Metz, Grand Est, France, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Metz? If an earthquake is happening right now near Metz, it will show up within minutes.
Metz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Metz, Grand Est in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Metz in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Metz 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 Metz
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Metz occurred on Mar 22, 2023 15:50 local time (Europe/Paris timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.4 and struck 196 kilometers (122 mi) south-southeast of Metz, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Metz in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Metz, Grand Est 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 Metz.
Nearest earthquakes from Metz
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Metz, Grand Est. 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 Metz.
When was the last earthquake in Metz, Grand Est?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Metz on the afternoon of December 20, 2024 at 16:17 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 273km south-east of Metz at a depth of 16km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Metz, Grand Est in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Metz, Grand Est?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Metz on the afternoon of March 22, 2023 at 15:50 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 196km south-southeast of Metz at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Metz since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Metz, Grand Est?
In the past 10 years, 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Metz. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 456 days.
