Latest earthquakes near Hesse, Germany today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hesse, Germany, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hesse? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hesse (also known as Hessen), it will show up within minutes.
Hesse Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hesse, Germany in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Hesse in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Hesse 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 | 4 | 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 Hesse
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hesse occurred on Jun 26, 2021 05:00 local time (Europe/Berlin timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.1 and struck 172 kilometers (107 mi) south-southwest of Frankfurt am Main, at a depth of 3 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hesse in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Hesse, 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 Hesse.
Earthquakes by city in Hesse
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Hesse, Germany.
Use this regional Hesse earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Hanau am Main, Marburg an der Lahn, Gießen, Fulda, Rüsselsheim, Wetzlar, Bad Homburg vor der Höhe, Oberursel, Rodgau, Dreieich, Bensheim, Gallus, Maintal, Hofheim am Taunus, Langen, Neu-Isenburg, Limburg an der Lahn, Dietzenbach, Mörfelden-Walldorf, Viernheim and Lampertheim.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Hesse.
When was the last earthquake in Hesse, Germany?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Hesse on the morning of January 20, 2025 at 09:12 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 257km southwest of Frankfurt am Main at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hesse, Germany in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hesse, Germany?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Hesse on the night of June 26, 2021 at 05:00 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 172km south-southwest of Frankfurt am Main at a depth of 3km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hesse since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hesse, Germany?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hesse. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
