Latest earthquakes near Frankfurt am Main, Hesse today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, Germany, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Frankfurt am Main? If an earthquake is happening right now near Frankfurt am Main, it will show up within minutes.
Frankfurt am Main Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Frankfurt am Main, Hesse in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Frankfurt am Main in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Frankfurt am Main, Hesse 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 Frankfurt am Main.
Nearest earthquakes from Frankfurt am Main
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Frankfurt am Main, Hesse. 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 Frankfurt am Main.
When was the last earthquake in Frankfurt am Main, Hesse?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main, Hesse in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Frankfurt am Main, Hesse?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Frankfurt am Main 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 Frankfurt am Main since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Frankfurt am Main, Hesse?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Frankfurt am Main. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
