Latest earthquakes near Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Heidelberg? If an earthquake is happening right now near Heidelberg, it will show up within minutes.
Heidelberg Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Heidelberg in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Heidelberg 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 | 10 | 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 Heidelberg
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Heidelberg occurred on Mar 22, 2023 15:50 local time (Europe/Berlin timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.4 and struck 265 kilometers (165 mi) south-southwest of Heidelberg, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Heidelberg in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Heidelberg, 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 Heidelberg.
Nearest earthquakes from Heidelberg
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Heidelberg, 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 Heidelberg.
When was the last earthquake in Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Heidelberg on the afternoon of January 9, 2026 at 12:03 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 267km southwest of Heidelberg at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Heidelberg on the afternoon of March 22, 2023 at 15:50 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 265km south-southwest of Heidelberg at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Heidelberg since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Heidelberg, Baden-Württemberg?
In the past 10 years, 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Heidelberg. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 365 days.
