Latest earthquakes near Caen, Normandy today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Caen, Normandy, France, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Caen? If an earthquake is happening right now near Caen, it will show up within minutes.
Caen Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Caen, Normandy in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Caen in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Caen 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 | 2 | 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 Caen
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Caen occurred on Feb 12, 2018 04:08 local time (Europe/Paris timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.1 and struck 278 kilometers (173 mi) south of Caen, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Caen in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-4.2 earthquake struck on May 2, 2016 12:36, 243 kilometers (151 mi) south of Caen. It is the strongest earthquake near Caen in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Caen, Normandy 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 Caen.
Nearest earthquakes from Caen
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Caen, Normandy. 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 Caen.
When was the last earthquake in Caen, Normandy?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Caen on the afternoon of May 6, 2026 at 12:05 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 113km south of Caen at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Caen, Normandy in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Caen, Normandy?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Caen on the afternoon of May 2, 2016 at 12:36 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 243km south-southeast of Caen at a depth of 2km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Caen since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Caen, Normandy?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Caen. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
