Latest earthquakes near Hauts-de-France, France today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hauts-de-France, France, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hauts-de-France? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hauts-de-France, it will show up within minutes.
Hauts-de-France Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 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 4 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 | 1 | 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 Feb 1, 2020 02:19 local time (Europe/Paris timezone). It had a magnitude of 4 and struck 298 kilometers (185 mi) north of Lille, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hauts-de-France in the list below.
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 magnitude earthquake hit near Hauts-de-France on the afternoon of March 31, 2026 at 12:26 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 280km south-east of Lille at a depth of 0km 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 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Hauts-de-France on the night of February 1, 2020 at 02:19 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 298km north of Lille at a depth of 10km under water in the North Sea. 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, 1 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 3650 days.
