Latest earthquakes near Salzgitter, Lower Saxony today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Salzgitter, Lower Saxony, Germany, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Salzgitter? If an earthquake is happening right now near Salzgitter, it will show up within minutes.
Salzgitter Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Salzgitter, Lower Saxony in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Salzgitter in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Salzgitter 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 Salzgitter
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Salzgitter occurred on May 21, 2018 23:04 local time (Europe/Berlin timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.1 and struck 248 kilometers (154 mi) south-east of Salzgitter, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Salzgitter in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Salzgitter, 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 Salzgitter.
Nearest earthquakes from Salzgitter
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Salzgitter, 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 Salzgitter.
When was the last earthquake in Salzgitter, Lower Saxony?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Salzgitter on the afternoon of January 2, 2026 at 15:29 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 254km south-east of Salzgitter at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Salzgitter, Lower Saxony in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Salzgitter, Lower Saxony?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Salzgitter on the evening of May 21, 2018 at 23:04 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 248km south-east of Salzgitter at a depth of 14km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Salzgitter since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Salzgitter, Lower Saxony?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Salzgitter. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
