Latest earthquakes near Potsdam, Brandenburg today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Potsdam? If an earthquake is happening right now near Potsdam (also known as Poczdam), it will show up within minutes.
Potsdam Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 63 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Potsdam, Brandenburg 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 Potsdam in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Potsdam 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 | 62 | 98.41% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.59% |
| 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 Potsdam
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Potsdam occurred on Jul 8, 2020 07:19 local time (Europe/Berlin timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 237 kilometers (147 mi) east-southeast of Potsdam, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Potsdam in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Potsdam, Brandenburg 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 Potsdam.
Nearest earthquakes from Potsdam
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Potsdam, Brandenburg. 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 Potsdam.
When was the last earthquake in Potsdam, Brandenburg?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Potsdam on the evening of January 7, 2026 at 21:59 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 234km east-southeast of Potsdam at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Potsdam, Brandenburg in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Potsdam, Brandenburg?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Potsdam on the morning of July 8, 2020 at 07:19 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 237km east-southeast of Potsdam at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Potsdam since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Potsdam, Brandenburg?
In the past 10 years, 63 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Potsdam. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 58 days.
