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.
Nice Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 27 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 | 27 | 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 Nov 11, 2019 11:52 local time (Europe/Paris timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 233 kilometers (145 mi) west-northwest of Nice, at a depth of 10 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) west-northwest of Nice. It is the strongest earthquake near Nice 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 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 evening of April 27, 2024 at 20:28 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 153km north 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, 27 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 135 days.
