Latest earthquakes near Nancy, Grand Est today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nancy, Grand Est, France, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nancy? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nancy, it will show up within minutes.
Nancy Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nancy, Grand Est in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nancy in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Nancy 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 | 13 | 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 Nancy
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nancy occurred on Oct 24, 2016 16:44 local time (Europe/Paris timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.4 and struck 272 kilometers (169 mi) south-southeast of Nancy, at a depth of 6 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nancy in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jan 25, 1946 18:31, 266 kilometers (165 mi) south-southeast of Nancy. It is the strongest earthquake near Nancy 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 Nancy, 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 Nancy.
Nearest earthquakes from Nancy
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nancy, 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 Nancy.
When was the last earthquake in Nancy, Grand Est?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Nancy on the evening of May 7, 2024 at 23:10 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 130km east of Nancy at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nancy, Grand Est in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nancy, Grand Est?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Nancy on the evening of January 25, 1946 at 18:31 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 266km south-southeast of Nancy at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nancy since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nancy, Grand Est?
In the past 10 years, 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nancy. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 281 days.
