Latest earthquakes near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia today

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List of latest earthquakes near Essen.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Apr 17, 2026 11:33
(Berlin)		 M 2.1 223 km S
from Essen
Mar 31, 2026 12:26
(Berlin)		 M 2.0 206 km S
from Essen
Mar 23, 2026 13:04
(Berlin)		 M 2.2 217 km S
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Mar 16, 2026 05:28
(Berlin)		 M 3.0 121 km SW
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Mar 14, 2026 02:14
(Berlin)		 M 2.9 170 km N
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Feb 26, 2026 09:57
(Berlin)		 M 2.0 233 km SSW
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Feb 11, 2026 20:37
(Berlin)		 M 2.6 234 km NE
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Feb 11, 2026 04:57
(Berlin)		 M 2.0 235 km NE
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Jan 25, 2026 20:43
(Berlin)		 M 2.0 223 km SSE
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Jan 5, 2026 03:04
(Berlin)		 M 2.2 82 km WSW
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Jan 1, 2026 22:49
(Berlin)		 M 2.0 91 km SSW
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Dec 12, 2025 20:01
(Berlin)		 M 2.4 293 km SSE
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Dec 10, 2025 12:04
(Berlin)		 M 2.2 222 km S
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Dec 10, 2025 05:14
(Berlin)		 M 2.0 291 km SSE
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Dec 8, 2025 12:17
(Berlin)		 M 2.2 183 km S
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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 3.8 218 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
from Essen
Oct 8, 2025 05:19
(Berlin)		 M 2.3 95 km S
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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 2.1
Apr 17, 2026 11:33

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:
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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 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Essen on the morning of April 17, 2026 at 11:33 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 223km south of Essen at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Essen, North Rhine-Westphalia in the past hours.