Latest earthquakes near Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur? If an earthquake is happening right now near Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, it will show up within minutes.
Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 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 | 26 | 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 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur occurred on Nov 11, 2019 11:52 local time (Europe/Paris timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 158 kilometers (98 mi) north-northwest of Marseille, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Sep 7, 1920 06:55, 254 kilometers (158 mi) north-northwest of Nice. It is the strongest earthquake near Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 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 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, 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 Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.
Earthquakes by city in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
Use this regional Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Avignon, Marseille 13, Marseille 08, Marseille 15, Marseille 09, Antibes, Cannes, La Seyne-sur-Mer, Marseille 14, Marseille 12, Marseille 11, Arles, Fréjus, Marseille 10, Hyères, Grasse, Marseille 04, Cagnes-sur-Mer, Martigues, Marseille 03 and Aubagne.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur.
When was the last earthquake in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur on the evening of December 20, 2024 at 19:18 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 95km north-northwest of Nice at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur on the morning of September 7, 1920 at 06:55 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 254km east of Nice at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France?
In the past 10 years, 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 140 days.
