Latest earthquakes near Rouen, Normandy today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rouen, Normandy, France, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rouen? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rouen, it will show up within minutes.
Rouen Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rouen, Normandy in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Rouen in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Rouen 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 Rouen
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rouen occurred on May 2, 2016 12:36 local time (Europe/Paris timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 268 kilometers (167 mi) south of Rouen, at a depth of 2 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rouen in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-4.2 earthquake struck on Jun 4, 2015 21:24, 75 kilometers (47 mi) south of Rouen. It is the strongest earthquake near Rouen in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Rouen, 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 Rouen.
Nearest earthquakes from Rouen
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rouen, 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 Rouen.
When was the last earthquake in Rouen, Normandy?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Rouen on the afternoon of December 16, 2025 at 12:37 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 294km west-southwest of Rouen at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rouen, Normandy in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rouen, Normandy?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Rouen on the evening of June 4, 2015 at 21:24 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 75km northwest of Rouen at a depth of 2km under water in the English Channel. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rouen since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rouen, Normandy?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rouen. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
