Latest earthquakes near Lower Saxony, Germany today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lower Saxony, Germany, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lower Saxony? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lower Saxony (also known as Nedersaksen), it will show up within minutes.
Lower Saxony Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lower Saxony, Germany in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Lower Saxony in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Lower Saxony 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 Lower Saxony
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lower Saxony occurred on May 21, 2018 23:04 local time (Europe/Berlin timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.1 and struck 295 kilometers (183 mi) south-east of Hannover, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lower Saxony in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Lower Saxony, 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 Lower Saxony.
Earthquakes by city in Lower Saxony
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Lower Saxony, Germany.
Use this regional Lower Saxony earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Wilhelmshaven, Delmenhorst, Lüneburg, Celle, Garbsen, Hameln, Wolfenbüttel, Nordhorn, Cuxhaven, Emden, Lingen, Langenhagen, Peine, Melle, Neustadt am Rübenberge, Stade, Lehrte, Goslar, Gifhorn, Wunstorf and Seevetal.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Lower Saxony.
When was the last earthquake in Lower Saxony, Germany?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Lower Saxony on the evening of November 20, 2025 at 23:11 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 259km south-southeast of Braunschweig at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lower Saxony, Germany in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lower Saxony, Germany?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Lower Saxony on the evening of May 21, 2018 at 23:04 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 295km south-east of Hannover at a depth of 14km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lower Saxony since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lower Saxony, Germany?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lower Saxony. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
