Latest earthquakes near Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rheinland-Pfalz? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rheinland-Pfalz, it will show up within minutes.
Rheinland-Pfalz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Rheinland-Pfalz in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Rheinland-Pfalz 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 | 10 | 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 Rheinland-Pfalz
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rheinland-Pfalz occurred on Mar 22, 2023 15:50 local time (Europe/Berlin timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.4 and struck 263 kilometers (163 mi) south-southwest of Ludwigshafen am Rhein, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rheinland-Pfalz in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany 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 Rheinland-Pfalz.
Earthquakes by city in Rheinland-Pfalz
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany.
Use this regional Rheinland-Pfalz earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kaiserslautern, Worms, Neuwied, Neustadt, Speyer, Frankenthal, Pirmasens, Bad Kreuznach, Landau in der Pfalz, Zweibrücken, Idar-Oberstein, Andernach, Bad Neuenahr-Ahrweiler, Ingelheim am Rhein, Bingen am Rhein, Nieder-Ingelheim, Germersheim, Haßloch, Mayen, Schifferstadt and Lahnstein.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Rheinland-Pfalz.
When was the last earthquake in Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Rheinland-Pfalz on the morning of November 21, 2024 at 11:47 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 215km south of Ludwigshafen am Rhein at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Rheinland-Pfalz on the afternoon of March 22, 2023 at 15:50 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 263km south-southwest of Ludwigshafen am Rhein at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rheinland-Pfalz since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rheinland-Pfalz, Germany?
In the past 10 years, 10 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rheinland-Pfalz. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 365 days.
