Latest earthquakes near Caen, Normandy today

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List of latest earthquakes near Caen.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jun 23, 2025 12:15
(Paris)
M 2.1 299 km S
from Caen
Jun 23, 2025 11:58
(Paris)
M 2.2 169 km SW
from Caen
Jun 18, 2025 12:13
(Paris)
M 2.0 214 km SSW
from Caen
Jun 12, 2025 12:54
(Paris)
M 2.0 129 km SSW
from Caen
Jun 6, 2025 12:35
(Paris)
M 2.2 170 km SW
from Caen
Jun 6, 2025 08:18
(Paris)
M 2.3 247 km SW
from Caen
Jun 5, 2025 12:30
(Paris)
M 2.1 146 km SSW
from Caen
Jun 4, 2025 11:58
(Paris)
M 2.1 17 km SSW
from Caen
Jun 3, 2025 12:41
(Paris)
M 2.1 130 km SSW
from Caen
Jun 1, 2025 11:41
(Paris)
M 2.2 242 km SSW
from Caen
May 30, 2025 17:29
(Paris)
M 2.2 128 km SSW
from Caen
May 28, 2025 12:07
(Paris)
M 2.2 185 km WSW
from Caen
May 26, 2025 11:53
(Paris)
M 2.1 215 km S
from Caen
May 26, 2025 11:17
(Paris)
M 2.3 120 km SW
from Caen
May 25, 2025 04:23
(Paris)
M 2.1 253 km SSE
from Caen
May 23, 2025 12:49
(Paris)
M 2.1 254 km S
from Caen
May 23, 2025 12:09
(Paris)
M 2.0 184 km WSW
from Caen
May 22, 2025 15:57
(Paris)
M 2.1 43 km SSE
from Caen
May 20, 2025 12:31
(Paris)
M 2.1 169 km SW
from Caen
May 19, 2025 12:47
(Paris)
M 2.1 257 km S
from Caen
May 16, 2025 12:47
(Paris)
M 2.1 258 km S
from Caen
May 12, 2025 13:13
(Paris)
M 2.0 153 km WSW
from Caen
May 12, 2025 11:51
(Paris)
M 2.2 234 km SW
from Caen
May 6, 2025 12:46
(Paris)
M 2.1 256 km S
from Caen
May 5, 2025 12:47
(Paris)
M 2.1 256 km S
from Caen

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Caen

Caen Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
0 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.1
Jun 23, 2025 12:15

Average

A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Caen, Normandy in the past 10 years.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Caen with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Caen (past 10 years).
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 Caen

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 4.2
On May 2, 2016 12:36.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 4.2
On May 2, 2016 12:36.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Caen occurred on May 2, 2016 12:36 local time (Europe/Paris timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 243 kilometers (151 mi) south-southeast of Caen, at a depth of 2 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Caen in the list below.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Caen.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
May 2, 2016 12:36
(Paris)
M 4.2 243 km SSE
from Caen
Feb 12, 2018 04:08
(Paris)
M 4.1 278 km S
from Caen
Jun 21, 2019 08:50
(Paris)
M 4.0 228 km S
from Caen

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Caen.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jun 21, 2019 08:50
(Paris)
M 4.0 228 km S
from Caen
May 2, 2016 12:36
(Paris)
M 4.2 243 km SSE
from Caen
Feb 12, 2018 04:08
(Paris)
M 4.1 278 km S
from Caen

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Caen

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Caen.

When was the last earthquake in Caen, Normandy?

A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Caen on the afternoon of June 23, 2025 at 12:15 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 299km 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, 3 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 1217 days.