Latest earthquakes near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia today

Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Essen? If an earthquake is happening right now near Essen, it will show up within minutes.

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List of latest earthquakes near Essen.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
2 days ago
(Apr 1 14:33 Berlin)
M 3.2 187 km NNE
from Essen
12 days ago
(Mar 21 19:14 Berlin)
M 2.1 169 km NNE
from Essen
13 days ago
(Mar 21 12:10 Berlin)
M 2.0 223 km S
from Essen
20 days ago
(Mar 14 09:56 Berlin)
M 2.4 213 km SSE
from Essen
38 days ago
(Feb 24 06:05 Berlin)
M 2.0 138 km SW
from Essen
39 days ago
(Feb 23 14:00 Berlin)
M 2.5 119 km SSE
from Essen
42 days ago
(Feb 19 23:39 Berlin)
M 2.6 268 km W
from Essen
49 days ago
(Feb 13 00:22 Berlin)
M 2.2 218 km N
from Essen
55 days ago
(Feb 6 19:47 Berlin)
M 2.9 283 km WNW
from Essen
75 days ago
(Jan 17 20:32 Berlin)
M 2.1 71 km S
from Essen
78 days ago
(Jan 15 12:00 Berlin)
M 2.1 231 km SSW
from Essen
86 days ago
(Jan 7 02:59 Berlin)
M 2.0 141 km SSE
from Essen
90 days ago
(Jan 3 08:07 Berlin)
M 2.5 95 km SW
from Essen
99 days ago
(Dec 25 08:40 Berlin)
M 2.4 152 km SSE
from Essen
Nov 14, 2024 15:05
(Berlin)
M 2.4 286 km W
from Essen
Oct 31, 2024 16:15
(Berlin)
M 2.2 213 km N
from Essen
Oct 24, 2024 00:53
(Berlin)
M 2.4 163 km SSE
from Essen
Oct 20, 2024 04:13
(Berlin)
M 2.3 163 km SSE
from Essen
Sep 30, 2024 14:33
(Berlin)
M 2.1 54 km WSW
from Essen
Aug 10, 2024 19:51
(Berlin)
M 2.1 265 km E
from Essen
Jul 24, 2024 09:03
(Berlin)
M 2.0 292 km SSE
from Essen
Jun 15, 2024 12:54
(Berlin)
M 2.3 130 km SE
from Essen
Jun 14, 2024 23:18
(Berlin)
M 2.1 285 km S
from Essen
Jun 14, 2024 10:56
(Berlin)
M 2.2 140 km S
from Essen
May 18, 2024 02:42
(Berlin)
M 2.2 190 km SE
from Essen

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Essen

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Essen Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
0 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.2
Apr 1, 2025 14:33

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:
no data
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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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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Frequently Asked Questions

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

A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Essen on the afternoon of April 1, 2025 at 14:33 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 187km north-northeast of Essen at a depth of 4km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia in the past hours.