Latest earthquakes near Munich, Bavaria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Munich, Bavaria, Germany, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Munich? If an earthquake is happening right now near Munich (also known as München), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 10:01 Berlin) |
M 2.0 | 255 km WSW from Munich |
| 8 days ago (Mar 22 06:38 Berlin) |
M 2.2 | 244 km NNE from Munich |
| 8 days ago (Mar 22 06:22 Berlin) |
M 2.1 | 244 km NNE from Munich |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 10:37 Berlin) |
M 2.1 | 234 km SW from Munich |
| 12 days ago (Mar 17 22:57 Berlin) |
M 2.0 | 289 km SW from Munich |
| 13 days ago (Mar 17 04:41 Berlin) |
M 2.1 | 249 km SE from Munich |
| 18 days ago (Mar 12 10:44 Berlin) |
M 2.2 | 214 km SSE from Munich |
| 18 days ago (Mar 12 06:30 Berlin) |
M 2.2 | 149 km S from Munich |
| 19 days ago (Mar 11 07:49 Berlin) |
M 2.2 | 266 km S from Munich |
| 29 days ago (Mar 1 13:38 Berlin) |
M 2.9 | 165 km WSW from Munich |
| 31 days ago (Feb 27 13:30 Berlin) |
M 2.4 | 266 km SSE from Munich |
| 32 days ago (Feb 26 03:57 Berlin) |
M 2.1 | 123 km SW from Munich |
| 36 days ago (Feb 22 16:37 Berlin) |
M 2.0 | 188 km WNW from Munich |
| 38 days ago (Feb 19 19:29 Berlin) |
M 2.3 | 101 km SSW from Munich |
| 45 days ago (Feb 13 11:43 Berlin) |
M 2.6 | 78 km SSE from Munich |
| 53 days ago (Feb 5 15:33 Berlin) |
M 2.0 | 232 km SSE from Munich |
| 54 days ago (Feb 4 18:54 Berlin) |
M 2.0 | 183 km WNW from Munich |
| 57 days ago (Jan 31 22:14 Berlin) |
M 2.2 | 246 km SSW from Munich |
| 62 days ago (Jan 27 16:06 Berlin) |
M 2.3 | 212 km SW from Munich |
| 71 days ago (Jan 18 16:47 Berlin) |
M 2.1 | 195 km SW from Munich |
| 72 days ago (Jan 17 17:36 Berlin) |
M 2.2 | 299 km SSE from Munich |
| 72 days ago (Jan 16 22:49 Berlin) |
M 2.0 | 212 km SSE from Munich |
| 74 days ago (Jan 15 15:13 Berlin) |
M 2.7 | 249 km SSE from Munich |
| 76 days ago (Jan 12 21:54 Berlin) |
M 2.0 | 211 km SSE from Munich |
| 77 days ago (Jan 12 15:57 Berlin) |
M 3.2 | 211 km SSE from Munich |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Munich
Munich Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Munich, 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 Munich in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Munich 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 Munich
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Munich occurred on Jan 12, 2025 14:51 local time (Europe/Berlin timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 213 kilometers (132 mi) south-southeast of Munich, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Munich 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 Munich 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 Munich, 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 Munich.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 77 days ago (Jan 12 14:51 Berlin) |
M 4.3 | 213 km SSE from Munich |
| Jul 13, 2020 14:06 (Berlin) |
M 4.3 | 217 km SSE from Munich |
| Mar 27, 2024 22:19 (Berlin) |
M 4.3 | 223 km SSE from Munich |
| Feb 22, 2021 13:04 (Berlin) |
M 4.3 | 264 km S from Munich |
| Jun 4, 2024 02:34 (Berlin) |
M 4.2 | 239 km WSW from Munich |
| Aug 11, 2018 05:30 (Berlin) |
M 4.2 | 237 km SSE from Munich |
| Mar 6, 2017 21:12 (Berlin) |
M 4.1 | 248 km SW from Munich |
| Jun 26, 2021 05:00 (Berlin) |
M 4.1 | 285 km WNW from Munich |
| May 21, 2018 23:04 (Berlin) |
M 4.1 | 247 km NNE from Munich |
| Jan 17, 2018 20:07 (Berlin) |
M 4.0 | 163 km SW from Munich |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Munich
Nearest earthquakes from Munich
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Munich, Bavaria. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 17, 2018 20:07 (Berlin) |
M 4.0 | 163 km SW from Munich |
| Dec 1, 2020 00:25 (Berlin) |
M 4.0 | 189 km W from Munich |
| Jul 9, 2022 13:47 (Berlin) |
M 4.0 | 200 km W from Munich |
| 77 days ago (Jan 12 14:51 Berlin) |
M 4.3 | 213 km SSE from Munich |
| Jul 13, 2020 14:06 (Berlin) |
M 4.3 | 217 km SSE from Munich |
| Jun 14, 2019 15:57 (Berlin) |
M 4.0 | 221 km SSE from Munich |
| Oct 25, 2020 20:35 (Berlin) |
M 4.0 | 221 km SW from Munich |
| Mar 27, 2024 22:19 (Berlin) |
M 4.3 | 223 km SSE from Munich |
| Aug 11, 2018 05:30 (Berlin) |
M 4.2 | 237 km SSE from Munich |
| Jun 4, 2024 02:34 (Berlin) |
M 4.2 | 239 km WSW from Munich |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Munich
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Munich.
When was the last earthquake in Munich, Bavaria?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Munich on the morning of March 28, 2025 at 10:01 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 255km west-southwest of Munich at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Munich, Bavaria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Munich, Bavaria?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Munich 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 Munich since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Munich, Bavaria?
In the past 10 years, 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Munich. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 215 days.
