Latest earthquakes near Paderborn, North Rhine-Westphalia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Paderborn, North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Paderborn? If an earthquake is happening right now near Paderborn, it will show up within minutes.
Paderborn Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Paderborn, North Rhine-Westphalia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Paderborn in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Paderborn 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 Paderborn
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Paderborn occurred on May 21, 2018 23:04 local time (Europe/Berlin timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.1 and struck 299 kilometers (186 mi) east-southeast of Paderborn, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Paderborn in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Paderborn, 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 Paderborn.
Nearest earthquakes from Paderborn
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Paderborn, 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 Paderborn.
When was the last earthquake in Paderborn, North Rhine-Westphalia?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Paderborn on the afternoon of October 31, 2024 at 16:15 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 230km northwest of Paderborn at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Paderborn, North Rhine-Westphalia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Paderborn, North Rhine-Westphalia?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Paderborn on the evening of May 21, 2018 at 23:04 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 299km east-southeast of Paderborn at a depth of 14km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Paderborn since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Paderborn, North Rhine-Westphalia?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Paderborn. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
