Latest earthquakes near Occitanie, France today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Occitanie, France, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Occitanie? If an earthquake is happening right now near Occitanie, it will show up within minutes.
Occitanie Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Occitanie, France in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Occitanie in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Occitanie 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 | 21 | 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 Occitanie
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Occitanie occurred on Nov 11, 2019 11:52 local time (Europe/Paris timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 89 kilometers (55 mi) north-northeast of Nîmes, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Occitanie in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-4.8 earthquake struck on Apr 7, 2014 21:27, 252 kilometers (157 mi) north-northeast of Montpellier. It is the strongest earthquake near Occitanie in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Occitanie, 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 Occitanie.
Earthquakes by city in Occitanie
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Occitanie, France.
Use this regional Occitanie earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Béziers, Montauban, Albi, Tarbes, Narbonne, Carcassonne, Castres, Alès, Sète, Colomiers, Tournefeuille, Rodez, Lunel, Auch, Muret, Blagnac, Cahors, Millau, Agde, Frontignan and Bagnols-sur-Cèze.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Occitanie.
When was the last earthquake in Occitanie, France?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Occitanie on the afternoon of October 9, 2024 at 12:23 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 239km north of Montpellier at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Occitanie, France in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Occitanie, France?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Occitanie on the evening of April 7, 2014 at 21:27 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 252km east-northeast of Montpellier at a depth of 8km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Occitanie since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Occitanie, France?
In the past 10 years, 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Occitanie. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 174 days.
