Latest earthquakes near Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Freiburg? If an earthquake is happening right now near Freiburg, it will show up within minutes.
Freiburg Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Freiburg in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Freiburg 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 | 19 | 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 Freiburg
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Freiburg 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 Freiburg 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 Freiburg 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 Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg 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 Freiburg.
Nearest earthquakes from Freiburg
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg. 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 Freiburg.
When was the last earthquake in Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Freiburg on the afternoon of December 2, 2024 at 13:33 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 157km west-southwest of Freiburg at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Freiburg 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 Freiburg since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Freiburg, Baden-Württemberg?
In the past 10 years, 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Freiburg. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 192 days.
