Latest earthquakes near Baden-Württemberg, Germany today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Baden-Württemberg, Germany, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Baden-Württemberg? If an earthquake is happening right now near Baden-Württemberg, it will show up within minutes.
Baden-Württemberg Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Baden-Württemberg, Germany 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 Baden-Württemberg in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Baden-Württemberg 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 | 20 | 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 Baden-Württemberg
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Baden-Württemberg occurred on Dec 18, 2021 11:34 local time (Europe/Berlin timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 292 kilometers (181 mi) south-southeast of Freiburg, at a depth of 38 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Baden-Württemberg in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jan 25, 1946 18:31, 167 kilometers (104 mi) south-southeast of Freiburg. It is the strongest earthquake near Baden-Württemberg 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 Baden-Württemberg, 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 Baden-Württemberg.
Earthquakes by city in Baden-Württemberg
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
Use this regional Baden-Württemberg earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Esslingen, Ludwigsburg, Tübingen, Villingen-Schwenningen, Konstanz, Aalen, Sindelfingen, Schwäbisch Gmünd, Offenburg, Friedrichshafen, Göppingen, Baden-Baden, Waiblingen, Heidenheim an der Brenz, Ravensburg, Singen, Rastatt, Lahr, Stuttgart-Ost, Lörrach and Albstadt.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Baden-Württemberg.
When was the last earthquake in Baden-Württemberg, Germany?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Baden-Württemberg on the night of May 18, 2024 at 02:42 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 60km north of Mannheim at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Baden-Württemberg, Germany in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Baden-Württemberg, Germany?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Baden-Württemberg on the evening of January 25, 1946 at 18:31 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 167km south of Freiburg at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Baden-Württemberg since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Baden-Württemberg, Germany?
In the past 10 years, 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Baden-Württemberg. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 183 days.
