Latest earthquakes near Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Karlsruhe? If an earthquake is happening right now near Karlsruhe, it will show up within minutes.
Karlsruhe Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Karlsruhe, 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 Karlsruhe in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Karlsruhe 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 | 13 | 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 Karlsruhe
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Karlsruhe occurred on Oct 24, 2016 16:44 local time (Europe/Berlin timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.4 and struck 294 kilometers (183 mi) south-southwest of Karlsruhe, at a depth of 6 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Karlsruhe in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jan 25, 1946 18:31, 285 kilometers (177 mi) south-southwest of Karlsruhe. It is the strongest earthquake near Karlsruhe in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Karlsruhe, 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 Karlsruhe.
Nearest earthquakes from Karlsruhe
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Karlsruhe, 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 Karlsruhe.
When was the last earthquake in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Karlsruhe on the afternoon of January 9, 2026 at 12:03 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 220km southwest of Karlsruhe at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Karlsruhe on the evening of January 25, 1946 at 18:31 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 285km south of Karlsruhe at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Karlsruhe since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg?
In the past 10 years, 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Karlsruhe. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 281 days.
