Latest earthquakes near Berlin, Germany today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Berlin, Germany, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Berlin? If an earthquake is happening right now near Berlin, it will show up within minutes.
Berlin Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 64 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Berlin, Germany in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Berlin in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Berlin 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 | 63 | 98.44% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.56% |
| 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 Berlin
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Berlin occurred on Jul 8, 2020 07:19 local time (Europe/Berlin timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 221 kilometers (137 mi) east-southeast of Berlin, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Berlin in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Berlin, Germany 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 Berlin.
Earthquakes by city in Berlin
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Berlin, Germany.
Use this regional Berlin earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Wilmersdorf, Gesundbrunnen, Mitte, Lichterfelde, Wedding, Reinickendorf, Hellersdorf, Steglitz, Moabit, Köpenick, Berlin Köpenick, Zehlendorf, Pankow, Tempelhof, Neu-Hohenschönhausen, Berlin Treptow, Mariendorf, Lichtenrade, Friedrichsfelde, Weißensee and Alt-Hohenschönhausen.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Berlin.
When was the last earthquake in Berlin, Germany?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Berlin on the afternoon of February 18, 2026 at 14:58 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 218km east-southeast of Berlin at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Berlin, Germany in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Berlin, Germany?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Berlin on the morning of July 8, 2020 at 07:19 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 221km east-southeast of Berlin at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Berlin since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Berlin, Germany?
In the past 10 years, 64 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Berlin. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 57 days.
