Latest earthquakes near Paris, Île-de-France today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Paris, Île-de-France, France, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Paris? If an earthquake is happening right now near Paris, it will show up within minutes.
Paris Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Paris, Île-de-France in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Paris in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Paris 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 | 4 | 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 Paris
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Paris occurred on May 9, 2022 13:13 local time (Europe/Paris timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 292 kilometers (181 mi) south of Paris, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Paris in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5 earthquake struck on Nov 5, 2014 17:19, 150 kilometers (93 mi) south of Paris. It is the strongest earthquake near Paris 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 Paris, Île-de-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 Paris.
Nearest earthquakes from Paris
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Paris, Île-de-France. 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 Paris.
When was the last earthquake in Paris, Île-de-France?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Paris on the afternoon of December 20, 2024 at 12:42 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 264km west-southwest of Paris at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Paris, Île-de-France in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Paris, Île-de-France?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Paris on the afternoon of November 5, 2014 at 17:19 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 150km northwest of Paris at a depth of 2km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Paris since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Paris, Île-de-France?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Paris. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
