Latest earthquakes near Pforzheim, Baden-Württemberg today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pforzheim, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pforzheim? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pforzheim, it will show up within minutes.
Pforzheim Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pforzheim, 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 Pforzheim in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Pforzheim 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 Pforzheim
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pforzheim occurred on Oct 24, 2016 16:44 local time (Europe/Berlin timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.4 and struck 287 kilometers (178 mi) south-southwest of Pforzheim, at a depth of 6 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pforzheim in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.2 earthquake struck on Jan 25, 1946 18:31, 277 kilometers (172 mi) south-southwest of Pforzheim. It is the strongest earthquake near Pforzheim 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 Pforzheim, 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 Pforzheim.
Nearest earthquakes from Pforzheim
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Pforzheim, 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 Pforzheim.
When was the last earthquake in Pforzheim, Baden-Württemberg?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Pforzheim on the night of April 19, 2026 at 02:29 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 173km south of Pforzheim at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pforzheim, Baden-Württemberg in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pforzheim, Baden-Württemberg?
A 6.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Pforzheim on the evening of January 25, 1946 at 18:31 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 277km south-southwest of Pforzheim at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pforzheim since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pforzheim, Baden-Württemberg?
In the past 10 years, 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pforzheim. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 281 days.
