Latest earthquakes near Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nice? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nice, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Nice Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Nice. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Nice and elsewhere.
Nov 21, 2023 06:52AM
Shallow M4.1 Earthquake hit near Nice in France on Tuesday Morning.
Sep 18, 2023 05:10AM
On Monday Night a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck near Florence in Italy.
May 16, 2023 08:24AM
Shallow M4.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Morning near Gap in France.
Nice Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur 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 Nice in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Nice 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 Nice
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nice occurred on Apr 7, 2014 21:27 local time (Europe/Paris timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 110 kilometers (68 mi) north-northwest of Nice, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nice 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 Nice in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Nice, 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 Nice.
Nearest earthquakes from Nice
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nice, 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 Nice.
When was the last earthquake in Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Nice on the afternoon of December 1, 2023 at 12:01 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 24km west of Nice at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Nice 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 Nice since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nice, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur?
In the past 10 years, 26 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nice. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 140 days.
