Latest earthquakes near Hauts-de-France, France today
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Hauts-de-France Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hauts-de-France, France in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Hauts-de-France in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Hauts-de-France 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 | 3 | 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 Hauts-de-France
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hauts-de-France occurred on Jun 4, 2015 21:24 local time (Europe/Paris timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 135 kilometers (84 mi) west of Amiens, at a depth of 2 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hauts-de-France in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5 earthquake struck on Nov 5, 2014 17:19, 108 kilometers (67 mi) west of Amiens. It is the strongest earthquake near Hauts-de-France 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 Hauts-de-France, 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 Hauts-de-France.
Earthquakes by city in Hauts-de-France
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Hauts-de-France, France.
Use this regional Hauts-de-France earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Roubaix, Tourcoing, Calais, Dunkerque, Villeneuve-d'Ascq, Saint-Quentin, Beauvais, Arras, Boulogne-sur-Mer, Douai, Valenciennes, Compiègne, Wattrelos, Marcq-en-Barœul, Lens, Cambrai, Liévin, Maubeuge, Creil, Béthune and Soissons.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Hauts-de-France.
When was the last earthquake in Hauts-de-France, France?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Hauts-de-France on the morning of December 18, 2024 at 11:42 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 288km west-southwest of Amiens at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hauts-de-France, France in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hauts-de-France, France?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Hauts-de-France on the afternoon of November 5, 2014 at 17:19 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 108km west of Amiens at a depth of 2km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hauts-de-France since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hauts-de-France, France?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hauts-de-France. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
