Latest earthquakes near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia today

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List of latest earthquakes near Essen.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 4, 2025 01:45
(Berlin)		 M 2.2 291 km SSE
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Nov 14, 2025 06:39
(Berlin)		 M 2.0 211 km N
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Nov 14, 2025 01:16
(Berlin)		 M 3.2 217 km N
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Nov 6, 2025 15:00
(Berlin)		 M 2.1 81 km WSW
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Nov 4, 2025 00:54
(Berlin)		 M 2.1 197 km NE
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Oct 31, 2025 01:55
(Berlin)		 M 2.7 124 km SSE
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Oct 26, 2025 10:31
(Berlin)		 M 2.3 129 km S
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Oct 24, 2025 17:20
(Berlin)		 M 2.8 169 km SSE
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Oct 20, 2025 11:55
(Berlin)		 M 2.1 277 km S
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Oct 8, 2025 05:19
(Berlin)		 M 2.3 95 km S
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Oct 4, 2025 14:26
(Berlin)		 M 2.1 153 km S
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Sep 9, 2025 20:24
(Berlin)		 M 2.9 295 km NW
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Sep 9, 2025 04:53
(Berlin)		 M 2.4 88 km WSW
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Aug 15, 2025 12:47
(Berlin)		 M 2.0 161 km E
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Aug 9, 2025 20:49
(Berlin)		 M 2.3 170 km SSE
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Jul 29, 2025 11:22
(Berlin)		 M 2.0 217 km S
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Jun 16, 2025 12:02
(Berlin)		 M 2.0 226 km S
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May 18, 2025 22:57
(Berlin)		 M 2.0 218 km N
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Apr 4, 2025 12:02
(Berlin)		 M 2.3 185 km S
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Apr 1, 2025 14:33
(Berlin)		 M 3.2 187 km NNE
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Mar 21, 2025 19:14
(Berlin)		 M 2.1 169 km NNE
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Mar 21, 2025 12:10
(Berlin)		 M 2.0 223 km S
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Mar 14, 2025 09:56
(Berlin)		 M 2.4 213 km SSE
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Feb 24, 2025 06:05
(Berlin)		 M 2.0 138 km SW
from Essen
Feb 23, 2025 14:00
(Berlin)		 M 2.5 119 km SSE
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Map of Latest Earthquakes near Essen

Essen Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
0 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.2
Dec 4, 2025 01:45

Average

A total of 0 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia in the past 10 years.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Essen with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Strongest earthquakes near Essen

Strongest in 10 years:
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No earthquake found.
Strongest since 1900:
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No MAG6+ earthquake found.

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Essen, 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 Essen.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Essen.
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Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Essen

Nearest earthquakes from Essen

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Essen.
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Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Essen

Frequently Asked Questions

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When was the last earthquake in Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia?

A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Essen on the night of December 4, 2025 at 01:45 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 291km south-southeast of Essen at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia in the past hours.