Latest earthquakes near Germany today

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List of latest earthquakes near Germany.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 28, 2023 13:29
(Berlin)
M 2.1 102 km SW
from Freiburg
Nov 28, 2023 10:18
(Berlin)
M 2.4 199 km WSW
from Freiburg
Nov 27, 2023 12:02
(Berlin)
M 2.0 294 km SW
from Freiburg
Nov 27, 2023 04:12
(Berlin)
M 3.3 179 km ENE
from Dresden
Nov 25, 2023 11:49
(Berlin)
M 2.0 195 km SSW
from Munich
Nov 25, 2023 01:15
(Berlin)
M 2.1 246 km SSW
from Freiburg
Nov 24, 2023 20:02
(Berlin)
M 2.4 78 km SSW
from Freiburg
Nov 24, 2023 12:01
(Berlin)
M 2.1 102 km W
from Freiburg
Nov 24, 2023 11:52
(Berlin)
M 2.1 299 km SW
from Freiburg
Nov 23, 2023 17:04
(Berlin)
M 2.1 103 km WSW
from Freiburg
Nov 23, 2023 16:48
(Berlin)
M 2.1 98 km SW
from Freiburg
Nov 23, 2023 12:46
(Berlin)
M 2.3 272 km WSW
from Freiburg
Nov 22, 2023 15:41
(Berlin)
M 2.2 207 km SSE
from Munich
Nov 22, 2023 12:39
(Berlin)
M 2.6 177 km WSW
from Freiburg
Nov 22, 2023 12:01
(Berlin)
M 2.0 86 km WNW
from Freiburg
Nov 21, 2023 14:22
(Berlin)
M 2.0 101 km SW
from Freiburg
Nov 21, 2023 10:02
(Berlin)
M 2.4 279 km SSW
from Freiburg
Nov 20, 2023 11:55
(Berlin)
M 2.0 72 km WSW
from Freiburg
Nov 18, 2023 00:54
(Berlin)
M 2.0 83 km ESE
from Freiburg
Nov 17, 2023 21:12
(Berlin)
M 2.0 190 km SSW
from Munich
Nov 17, 2023 15:16
(Berlin)
M 2.8 181 km ENE
from Dresden
Nov 16, 2023 14:11
(Berlin)
M 2.0 88 km SSW
from Freiburg
Nov 16, 2023 12:12
(Berlin)
M 2.2 218 km WSW
from Freiburg
Nov 14, 2023 18:21
(Berlin)
M 3.1 173 km ENE
from Dresden
Nov 14, 2023 13:11
(Berlin)
M 2.2 26 km ENE
from Koblenz

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Recent Germany Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Germany. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Germany and elsewhere.

Germany Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
8 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.1
Nov 28, 2023 13:29

Average

A total of 85 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Germany in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 8 earthquakes per year

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Germany in 2021. A total of 12 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Germany that year. The strongest had a 4.5 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Germany with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Germany in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Germany 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Germany (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 84 98.82%
Mag. 5 1 1.18%
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 Germany

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5
On Jul 8, 2020 07:19.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.5
On May 6, 1976 21:00.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Germany occurred on Jul 8, 2020 07:19 local time (Europe/Berlin timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 221 kilometers (137 mi) east-southeast of Berlin, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Germany in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 6, 1976 21:00, 236 kilometers (147 mi) east-southeast of Munich. It is the strongest earthquake near Germany 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 Germany 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 Germany.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Germany.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jul 8, 2020 07:19
(Berlin)
M 5.0 221 km ESE
from Berlin
Jan 29, 2019 13:53
(Berlin)
M 4.9 216 km ESE
from Berlin
Jul 20, 2018 05:31
(Berlin)
M 4.9 217 km ESE
from Berlin
Aug 13, 2016 14:00
(Berlin)
M 4.7 214 km ESE
from Berlin
Apr 7, 2022 18:58
(Berlin)
M 4.7 215 km ESE
from Berlin
Jul 8, 2015 08:53
(Berlin)
M 4.7 209 km ESE
from Berlin
Sep 15, 2018 18:35
(Berlin)
M 4.7 217 km ESE
from Berlin
Apr 9, 2017 00:23
(Berlin)
M 4.6 218 km ESE
from Berlin
Jul 5, 2019 20:41
(Berlin)
M 4.6 219 km ESE
from Berlin
Sep 19, 2023 18:04
(Berlin)
M 4.6 176 km ENE
from Dresden

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Earthquakes by region of Germany

Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Germany.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Germany.

When was the last earthquake in Germany?

A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Germany on the afternoon of November 28, 2023 at 13:29 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 102km southwest of Freiburg at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Germany in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Germany?

A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Germany on the evening of May 6, 1976 at 21:00 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 236km south-southeast of Munich at a depth of 9km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Germany since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Germany?

In the past 10 years, 85 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Germany. This averages to 9 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 43 days.