Latest earthquakes near Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Marseille? If an earthquake is happening right now near Marseille, it will show up within minutes.
Marseille Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Marseille in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Marseille 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 | 11 | 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 Marseille
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Marseille 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 Marseille in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Jul 19, 1963 06:45, 224 kilometers (139 mi) north-northwest of Marseille. It is the strongest earthquake near Marseille 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 Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 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 Marseille.
Nearest earthquakes from Marseille
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur. 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 Marseille.
When was the last earthquake in Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Marseille on the evening of April 27, 2024 at 20:28 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 254km north-east of Marchseille at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Marseille on the morning of July 19, 1963 at 06:45 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 224km east of Marchseille at a depth of 15km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Western Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Marseille since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Marseille, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur?
In the past 10 years, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Marseille. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 332 days.
