Latest earthquakes near Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia today

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List of latest earthquakes near Gelsenkirchen.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jan 5, 2026 03:04
(Berlin)		 M 2.2 89 km WSW
from Gelsenkirchen
Jan 1, 2026 22:49
(Berlin)		 M 2.0 99 km SW
from Gelsenkirchen
Dec 12, 2025 20:01
(Berlin)		 M 2.4 297 km SSE
from Gelsenkirchen
Dec 10, 2025 12:04
(Berlin)		 M 2.2 228 km S
from Gelsenkirchen
Dec 10, 2025 05:14
(Berlin)		 M 2.0 295 km SSE
from Gelsenkirchen
Dec 8, 2025 12:17
(Berlin)		 M 2.2 189 km SSW
from Gelsenkirchen
Dec 4, 2025 01:45
(Berlin)		 M 2.2 295 km SSE
from Gelsenkirchen
Nov 14, 2025 06:39
(Berlin)		 M 2.0 207 km N
from Gelsenkirchen
Nov 14, 2025 01:16
(Berlin)		 M 3.2 212 km N
from Gelsenkirchen
Nov 6, 2025 15:00
(Berlin)		 M 2.1 88 km WSW
from Gelsenkirchen
Nov 4, 2025 00:54
(Berlin)		 M 2.1 189 km NE
from Gelsenkirchen
Oct 31, 2025 01:55
(Berlin)		 M 2.7 128 km S
from Gelsenkirchen
Oct 26, 2025 10:31
(Berlin)		 M 2.3 134 km S
from Gelsenkirchen
Oct 24, 2025 17:20
(Berlin)		 M 2.8 171 km SSE
from Gelsenkirchen
Oct 20, 2025 11:55
(Berlin)		 M 2.1 283 km S
from Gelsenkirchen
Oct 8, 2025 05:19
(Berlin)		 M 2.3 100 km S
from Gelsenkirchen
Oct 4, 2025 14:26
(Berlin)		 M 2.1 157 km S
from Gelsenkirchen
Sep 9, 2025 20:24
(Berlin)		 M 2.9 295 km NW
from Gelsenkirchen
Sep 9, 2025 04:53
(Berlin)		 M 2.3 94 km SW
from Gelsenkirchen
Aug 15, 2025 12:47
(Berlin)		 M 2.0 155 km E
from Gelsenkirchen
Aug 9, 2025 20:49
(Berlin)		 M 2.3 174 km S
from Gelsenkirchen
Jul 29, 2025 11:22
(Berlin)		 M 2.0 224 km S
from Gelsenkirchen
Jun 16, 2025 12:02
(Berlin)		 M 2.0 232 km S
from Gelsenkirchen
May 18, 2025 22:57
(Berlin)		 M 2.0 214 km N
from Gelsenkirchen
Apr 4, 2025 12:02
(Berlin)		 M 2.3 190 km S
from Gelsenkirchen

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Gelsenkirchen

Gelsenkirchen Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
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Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.2
Jan 5, 2026 03:04

Average

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

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

Strongest earthquakes near Gelsenkirchen

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 Gelsenkirchen, 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 Gelsenkirchen.

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

Nearest earthquakes from Gelsenkirchen

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gelsenkirchen, 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 Gelsenkirchen.
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Gelsenkirchen on the night of January 5, 2026 at 03:04 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 89km west-southwest of Gelsenkirchen at a depth of 20km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gelsenkirchen, North Rhine-Westphalia in the past hours.