Latest earthquakes near Erlangen, Bavaria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Erlangen, Bavaria, Germany, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Erlangen? If an earthquake is happening right now near Erlangen, it will show up within minutes.
Erlangen Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Erlangen, Bavaria in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Erlangen in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Erlangen 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 | 5 | 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 Erlangen
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Erlangen occurred on Jun 26, 2021 05:00 local time (Europe/Berlin timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.1 and struck 254 kilometers (158 mi) west-southwest of Erlangen, at a depth of 3 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Erlangen in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Erlangen, 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 Erlangen.
Nearest earthquakes from Erlangen
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Erlangen, 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 Erlangen.
When was the last earthquake in Erlangen, Bavaria?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Erlangen on the afternoon of December 16, 2025 at 15:17 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 298km south-southwest of Erlangen at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Erlangen, Bavaria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Erlangen, Bavaria?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Erlangen on the night of June 26, 2021 at 05:00 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 254km west-southwest of Erlangen at a depth of 3km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Erlangen since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Erlangen, Bavaria?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Erlangen. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
