Latest earthquakes near Pays de la Loire, France today
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Pays de la Loire Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pays de la Loire, France in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Pays de la Loire in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Pays de la Loire 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 | 9 | 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 Pays de la Loire
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pays de la Loire occurred on Jun 16, 2023 18:38 local time (Europe/Paris timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 128 kilometers (80 mi) south-southeast of Nantes, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pays de la Loire in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-5 earthquake struck on Nov 5, 2014 17:19, 200 kilometers (124 mi) south-southeast of Le Mans. It is the strongest earthquake near Pays de la Loire 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 Pays de la Loire, 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 Pays de la Loire.
Earthquakes by city in Pays de la Loire
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Pays de la Loire, France.
Use this regional Pays de la Loire earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Saint-Nazaire, La Roche-sur-Yon, Cholet, Laval, Saint-Herblain, Rezé, Saumur, Saint-Sébastien-sur-Loire, Orvault, Vertou, Couëron, Challans, La Flèche, La Chapelle-sur-Erdre, Carquefou, La Baule-Escoublac, Bouguenais, Guérande, Fontenay-le-Comte, Les Sables-d'Olonne and Les Herbiers.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Pays de la Loire.
When was the last earthquake in Pays de la Loire, France?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Pays de la Loire on the morning of January 20, 2025 at 11:57 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 152km north of Nantes at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pays de la Loire, France in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pays de la Loire, France?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Pays de la Loire on the afternoon of November 5, 2014 at 17:19 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 200km north-northeast of Le Mans at a depth of 2km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pays de la Loire since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pays de la Loire, France?
In the past 10 years, 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pays de la Loire. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 406 days.
