Latest earthquakes near Kassel, Hesse today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kassel, Hesse, Germany, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kassel? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kassel, it will show up within minutes.
Kassel Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kassel, Hesse in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kassel in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Kassel 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 | 1 | 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 Kassel
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kassel occurred on May 21, 2018 23:04 local time (Europe/Berlin timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.1 and struck 232 kilometers (144 mi) east-southeast of Kassel, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kassel in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kassel, 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 Kassel.
Nearest earthquakes from Kassel
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kassel, 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 Kassel.
When was the last earthquake in Kassel, Hesse?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Kassel on the afternoon of October 31, 2024 at 16:15 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 297km northwest of Kassel at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kassel, Hesse in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kassel, Hesse?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Kassel on the evening of May 21, 2018 at 23:04 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 232km east-southeast of Kassel at a depth of 14km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kassel since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kassel, Hesse?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kassel. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
