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