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.
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 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 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 124 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Munich.
When was the last earthquake in Munich, Bavaria?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Munich on the evening of May 15, 2024 at 19:45 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 258km west of Munich at a depth of 17km 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.
