Latest earthquakes near Köln, North Rhine-Westphalia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Köln, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Köln? If an earthquake is happening right now near Köln (also known as Keulen), it will show up within minutes.
Köln Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Köln, North Rhine-Westphalia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Köln in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Köln 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 Köln
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Köln occurred on Jun 26, 2021 05:00 local time (Europe/Berlin timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.1 and struck 258 kilometers (160 mi) south-southeast of Köln, at a depth of 3 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Köln in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Köln, 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 Köln.
Nearest earthquakes from Köln
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Köln, 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 Köln.
When was the last earthquake in Köln, North Rhine-Westphalia?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Köln on the night of December 4, 2025 at 01:45 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 236km south-southeast of Köln at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Köln, North Rhine-Westphalia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Köln, North Rhine-Westphalia?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Köln on the night of June 26, 2021 at 05:00 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 258km south-southeast of Köln at a depth of 3km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Köln since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Köln, North Rhine-Westphalia?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Köln. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
