Latest earthquakes near Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Aachen? If an earthquake is happening right now near Aachen (also known as Aken), it will show up within minutes.
Aachen Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Aachen in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Aachen 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 Aachen
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Aachen occurred on Jun 26, 2021 05:00 local time (Europe/Berlin timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.1 and struck 264 kilometers (164 mi) south-southeast of Aachen, at a depth of 3 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Aachen in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia 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 Aachen.
Nearest earthquakes from Aachen
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia. 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 Aachen.
When was the last earthquake in Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Aachen on the afternoon of November 25, 2024 at 12:04 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 272km south-southeast of Aachen at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Aachen on the night of June 26, 2021 at 05:00 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 264km south-southeast of Aachen at a depth of 3km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Aachen since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Aachen, North Rhine-Westphalia?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Aachen. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
