Latest earthquakes near Nürnberg, Bavaria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nürnberg, Bavaria, Germany, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nürnberg? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nürnberg, it will show up within minutes.
Nürnberg Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nürnberg, Bavaria in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nürnberg in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Nürnberg 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 Nürnberg
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nürnberg 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 Nürnberg, at a depth of 3 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nürnberg in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Nürnberg, 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 Nürnberg.
Nearest earthquakes from Nürnberg
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nürnberg, 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 Nürnberg.
When was the last earthquake in Nürnberg, Bavaria?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Nürnberg on the afternoon of January 18, 2025 at 16:47 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 289km south-southwest of Nürnberg at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nürnberg, Bavaria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nürnberg, Bavaria?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Nürnberg 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 Nürnberg at a depth of 3km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nürnberg since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nürnberg, Bavaria?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nürnberg. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
