Latest earthquakes near Augsburg, Bavaria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Augsburg, Bavaria, Germany, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Augsburg? If an earthquake is happening right now near Augsburg, it will show up within minutes.
Augsburg Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Augsburg, Bavaria 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 Augsburg in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Augsburg 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 | 16 | 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 Augsburg
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Augsburg occurred on Jan 30, 2015 01:45 local time (Europe/Berlin timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.4 and struck 276 kilometers (171 mi) south-east of Augsburg, at a depth of 6 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Augsburg in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 6, 1976 21:00, 287 kilometers (178 mi) south-east of Augsburg. It is the strongest earthquake near Augsburg in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Augsburg, Bavaria 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 Augsburg.
Nearest earthquakes from Augsburg
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Augsburg, Bavaria. 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 Augsburg.
When was the last earthquake in Augsburg, Bavaria?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Augsburg on the afternoon of January 18, 2025 at 16:47 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 178km southwest of Augustsburg at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Augsburg, Bavaria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Augsburg, Bavaria?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Augsburg on the evening of May 6, 1976 at 21:00 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 287km south-east of Augustsburg at a depth of 9km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Augsburg since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Augsburg, Bavaria?
In the past 10 years, 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Augsburg. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 228 days.
