Latest earthquakes near Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nouvelle-Aquitaine? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nouvelle-Aquitaine, it will show up within minutes.
Nouvelle-Aquitaine Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nouvelle-Aquitaine in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Nouvelle-Aquitaine 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 | 17 | 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 Nouvelle-Aquitaine
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nouvelle-Aquitaine occurred on Jun 16, 2023 18:38 local time (Europe/Paris timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 153 kilometers (95 mi) north of Bordeaux, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nouvelle-Aquitaine in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Nouvelle-Aquitaine, 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 Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
Earthquakes by city in Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
Use this regional Nouvelle-Aquitaine earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Poitiers, Pau, La Rochelle, Mérignac, Pessac, Niort, Brive-la-Gaillarde, Angoulême, Bayonne, Talence, Anglet, Châtellerault, Mont-de-Marsan, Périgueux, Agen, Biarritz, Villenave-d'Ornon, Saint-Médard-en-Jalles, Saintes, Rochefort and Bergerac.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Nouvelle-Aquitaine.
When was the last earthquake in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Nouvelle-Aquitaine on the afternoon of December 20, 2024 at 14:46 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 49km west of Limoges at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Nouvelle-Aquitaine on the evening of June 16, 2023 at 18:38 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 153km north of Bordeaux at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nouvelle-Aquitaine since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France?
In the past 10 years, 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nouvelle-Aquitaine. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 215 days.
