Latest earthquakes near Normandy, France today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Normandy, France, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Normandy? If an earthquake is happening right now near Normandy (also known as Normandie), it will show up within minutes.
Normandy Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Normandy, France in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Normandy in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Normandy 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 Normandy
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Normandy occurred on May 2, 2016 12:36 local time (Europe/Paris timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 271 kilometers (168 mi) south of Le Havre, at a depth of 2 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Normandy in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Normandy, 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 Normandy.
Earthquakes by city in Normandy
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Normandy, France.
Use this regional Normandy earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Évreux, Dieppe, Alençon, Sotteville-lès-Rouen, Saint-Étienne-du-Rouvray, Cherbourg-Octeville, Le Grand-Quevilly, Vernon, Lisieux, Hérouville-Saint-Clair, Mont-Saint-Aignan, Le Petit-Quevilly, Fécamp, Saint-Lô, Louviers, Équeurdreville-Hainneville, Tourlaville, Argentan, Flers, Elbeuf and Octeville.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Normandy.
When was the last earthquake in Normandy, France?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Normandy on the afternoon of January 27, 2026 at 12:49 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 293km south of Le Havre at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Normandy, France in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Normandy, France?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Normandy on the afternoon of May 2, 2016 at 12:36 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 271km south of Le Havre at a depth of 2km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Normandy since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Normandy, France?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Normandy. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
