Latest earthquakes near Hildesheim, Lower Saxony today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Hildesheim, Lower Saxony, Germany, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hildesheim? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hildesheim, it will show up within minutes.
Hildesheim Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hildesheim, Lower Saxony in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Hildesheim in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Hildesheim 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 Hildesheim
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hildesheim occurred on May 21, 2018 23:04 local time (Europe/Berlin timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.1 and struck 266 kilometers (165 mi) south-east of Hildesheim, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hildesheim in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Hildesheim, 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 Hildesheim.
Nearest earthquakes from Hildesheim
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Hildesheim, 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 Hildesheim.
When was the last earthquake in Hildesheim, Lower Saxony?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Hildesheim on the night of January 5, 2026 at 03:04 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 298km west-southwest of Hildesheim at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hildesheim, Lower Saxony in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hildesheim, Lower Saxony?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Hildesheim on the evening of May 21, 2018 at 23:04 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 266km south-east of Hildesheim at a depth of 14km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hildesheim since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hildesheim, Lower Saxony?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hildesheim. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
