Latest earthquakes near Le Mans, Pays de la Loire today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Le Mans, Pays de la Loire, France, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Le Mans? If an earthquake is happening right now near Le Mans, it will show up within minutes.
Le Mans Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Le Mans, Pays de la Loire in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Le Mans in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Le Mans 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 | 7 | 87.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 12.5% |
| 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 Le Mans
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Le Mans occurred on Nov 5, 2014 17:19 local time (Europe/Paris timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 200 kilometers (124 mi) north-northeast of Le Mans, at a depth of 2 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Le Mans in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Le Mans, Pays de la Loire 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 Le Mans.
Nearest earthquakes from Le Mans
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Le Mans, Pays de la Loire. 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 Le Mans.
When was the last earthquake in Le Mans, Pays de la Loire?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Le Mans on the afternoon of May 11, 2024 at 15:39 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 117km southwest of Le Mans at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Le Mans, Pays de la Loire in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Le Mans, Pays de la Loire?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Le Mans 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 Le Mans since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Le Mans, Pays de la Loire?
In the past 10 years, 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Le Mans. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 456 days.
