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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 05:23 Berlin) |
M 2.5 | 279 km SSW from Frankfurt am Main |
| 3 days ago (Mar 26 11:57 Berlin) |
M 2.0 | 230 km SSW from Frankfurt am Main |
| 5 days ago (Mar 24 10:09 Berlin) |
M 2.0 | 272 km SW from Frankfurt am Main |
| 8 days ago (Mar 22 06:38 Berlin) |
M 2.2 | 267 km E from Frankfurt am Main |
| 8 days ago (Mar 22 06:22 Berlin) |
M 2.1 | 267 km E from Frankfurt am Main |
| 8 days ago (Mar 21 19:14 Berlin) |
M 2.1 | 188 km NNW from Kassel |
| 8 days ago (Mar 21 12:10 Berlin) |
M 2.0 | 152 km WSW from Frankfurt am Main |
| 15 days ago (Mar 14 09:56 Berlin) |
M 2.4 | 75 km SW from Frankfurt am Main |
| 25 days ago (Mar 4 12:03 Berlin) |
M 2.0 | 233 km SW from Frankfurt am Main |
| 28 days ago (Mar 1 13:38 Berlin) |
M 2.9 | 283 km SSE from Darmstadt |
| 34 days ago (Feb 24 06:05 Berlin) |
M 2.0 | 185 km WNW from Wiesbaden |
| 34 days ago (Feb 23 14:00 Berlin) |
M 2.5 | 92 km WNW from Frankfurt am Main |
| 35 days ago (Feb 22 16:37 Berlin) |
M 2.0 | 175 km S from Frankfurt am Main |
| 39 days ago (Feb 18 12:00 Berlin) |
M 2.0 | 234 km SSW from Frankfurt am Main |
| 41 days ago (Feb 17 05:02 Berlin) |
M 2.3 | 281 km SSW from Frankfurt am Main |
| 43 days ago (Feb 14 11:53 Berlin) |
M 2.2 | 234 km SW from Frankfurt am Main |
| 50 days ago (Feb 7 12:02 Berlin) |
M 2.0 | 235 km SSW from Frankfurt am Main |
| 50 days ago (Feb 7 11:04 Berlin) |
M 2.2 | 296 km SW from Frankfurt am Main |
| 51 days ago (Feb 6 11:40 Berlin) |
M 2.4 | 280 km SW from Frankfurt am Main |
| 53 days ago (Feb 4 18:54 Berlin) |
M 2.0 | 173 km SSE from Frankfurt am Main |
| 53 days ago (Feb 4 12:03 Berlin) |
M 2.2 | 231 km SSW from Frankfurt am Main |
| 57 days ago (Jan 31 12:17 Berlin) |
M 2.0 | 230 km SW from Frankfurt am Main |
| 60 days ago (Jan 28 11:57 Berlin) |
M 2.4 | 234 km SW from Frankfurt am Main |
| 68 days ago (Jan 20 09:12 Berlin) |
M 2.2 | 257 km SW from Frankfurt am Main |
| 71 days ago (Jan 17 20:32 Berlin) |
M 2.1 | 137 km NW from Frankfurt am Main |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Hesse
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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2021 05:00 (Berlin) |
M 4.1 | 172 km SSW from Frankfurt am Main |
| May 21, 2018 23:04 (Berlin) |
M 4.1 | 264 km E from Frankfurt am Main |
| Jul 9, 2022 13:47 (Berlin) |
M 4.0 | 196 km S from Frankfurt am Main |
| Dec 1, 2020 00:25 (Berlin) |
M 4.0 | 198 km S from Frankfurt am Main |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Hesse on the night of March 28, 2025 at 05:23 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 279km south-southwest of Frankfurt am Main at a depth of 20km 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.
