Latest earthquakes near Nantes, Pays de la Loire today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nantes, Pays de la Loire, France, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nantes? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nantes, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Nantes Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Nantes. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Nantes and elsewhere.
Jun 16, 2023 06:38PM
Unusually powerful M4.8 Earthquake hit near Niort in France on Friday Evening.
Nantes Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nantes, 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 Nantes in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Nantes 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 | 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 Nantes
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nantes 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 Nantes in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Nantes, 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 Nantes.
Nearest earthquakes from Nantes
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nantes, 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 Nantes.
When was the last earthquake in Nantes, Pays de la Loire?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Nantes on the night of December 2, 2023 at 03:56 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 116km west-southwest of Nantes at a depth of 5km under water in the Bay Of Biscay. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nantes, Pays de la Loire in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nantes, Pays de la Loire?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Nantes on the evening of June 16, 2023 at 18:38 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 128km south-southeast of Nantes at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nantes since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nantes, Pays de la Loire?
In the past 10 years, 7 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nantes. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 521 days.
