Latest earthquakes near Nîmes, Occitanie today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nîmes, Occitanie, France, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nîmes? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nîmes, it will show up within minutes.
Nîmes Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nîmes, Occitanie in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nîmes in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Nîmes 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 | 12 | 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 Nîmes
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nîmes 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 Nîmes in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-4.8 earthquake struck on Apr 7, 2014 21:27, 206 kilometers (128 mi) north-northeast of Nîmes. It is the strongest earthquake near Nîmes 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 Nîmes, 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 Nîmes.
Nearest earthquakes from Nîmes
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nîmes, 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 Nîmes.
When was the last earthquake in Nîmes, Occitanie?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Nîmes on the afternoon of November 14, 2024 at 15:25 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 217km east-northeast of Nîmes at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nîmes, Occitanie in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nîmes, Occitanie?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Nîmes on the evening of April 7, 2014 at 21:27 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 206km east-northeast of Nîmes at a depth of 8km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nîmes since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nîmes, Occitanie?
In the past 10 years, 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nîmes. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 304 days.
