Latest earthquakes near Montpellier, Occitanie today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Montpellier, Occitanie, France, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Montpellier? If an earthquake is happening right now near Montpellier (also known as Montpeller), it will show up within minutes.
Montpellier Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Montpellier, Occitanie in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Montpellier in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Montpellier 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 | 11 | 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 Montpellier
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Montpellier occurred on Nov 11, 2019 11:52 local time (Europe/Paris timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 127 kilometers (79 mi) north-northeast of Montpellier, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Montpellier in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Montpellier, Occitanie 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 Montpellier.
Nearest earthquakes from Montpellier
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Montpellier, Occitanie. 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 Montpellier.
When was the last earthquake in Montpellier, Occitanie?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Montpellier on the night of June 19, 2025 at 03:49 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 254km east-northeast of Montpellier at a depth of 6km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Montpellier, Occitanie in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Montpellier, Occitanie?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Montpellier on the morning of November 11, 2019 at 11:52 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 127km north-northeast of Montpellier at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Montpellier since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Montpellier, Occitanie?
In the past 10 years, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Montpellier. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 332 days.
