Latest earthquakes near Braunschweig, Lower Saxony today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Braunschweig, Lower Saxony, Germany, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Braunschweig? If an earthquake is happening right now near Braunschweig, it will show up within minutes.
Braunschweig Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Braunschweig, Lower Saxony in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Braunschweig in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Braunschweig 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 Braunschweig
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Braunschweig occurred on May 21, 2018 23:04 local time (Europe/Berlin timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.1 and struck 254 kilometers (158 mi) south-southeast of Braunschweig, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Braunschweig in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Braunschweig, Lower Saxony 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 Braunschweig.
Nearest earthquakes from Braunschweig
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Braunschweig, Lower Saxony. 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 Braunschweig.
When was the last earthquake in Braunschweig, Lower Saxony?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Braunschweig on the night of December 14, 2025 at 02:51 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 260km south-southeast of Braunschweig at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Braunschweig, Lower Saxony in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Braunschweig, Lower Saxony?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Braunschweig on the evening of May 21, 2018 at 23:04 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 254km south-southeast of Braunschweig at a depth of 14km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Braunschweig since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Braunschweig, Lower Saxony?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Braunschweig. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
