Latest earthquakes near Bavaria, Germany today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bavaria, Germany, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bavaria? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bavaria (also known as Bayern), it will show up within minutes.
Bavaria Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bavaria, Germany 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 Bavaria in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Bavaria 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 | 17 | 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 Bavaria
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bavaria occurred on Jan 30, 2015 01:45 local time (Europe/Berlin timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.4 and struck 225 kilometers (140 mi) south-southeast of Munich, at a depth of 6 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bavaria in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 6, 1976 21:00, 236 kilometers (147 mi) south-southeast of Munich. It is the strongest earthquake near Bavaria 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 Bavaria, 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 Bavaria.
Earthquakes by city in Bavaria
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Bavaria, Germany.
Use this regional Bavaria earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Bogenhausen, Bayreuth, Bamberg, Aschaffenburg, Kempten (Allgäu), Landshut, Rosenheim, Schweinfurt, Neu-Ulm, Passau, Hof, Amberg, Straubing, Freising, Weiden, Kaufbeuren, Coburg, Memmingen, Germering, Dachau and Neumarkt in der Oberpfalz.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bavaria.
When was the last earthquake in Bavaria, Germany?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Bavaria on the night of May 18, 2024 at 02:42 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 196km west-northwest of Nürnberg at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bavaria, Germany in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bavaria, Germany?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Bavaria on the evening of May 6, 1976 at 21:00 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 236km south-southeast of Munich at a depth of 9km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bavaria since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bavaria, Germany?
In the past 10 years, 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bavaria. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 215 days.
