Latest earthquakes near Saarland, Germany today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Saarland, Germany, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Saarland? If an earthquake is happening right now near Saarland, it will show up within minutes.
Saarland Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Saarland, Germany in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Saarland in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Saarland 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 | 8 | 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 Saarland
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Saarland occurred on Mar 22, 2023 15:50 local time (Europe/Berlin timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.4 and struck 205 kilometers (127 mi) south of Saarbrücken, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Saarland in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Saarland, 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 Saarland.
Earthquakes by city in Saarland
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Saarland, Germany.
Use this regional Saarland earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Neunkirchen, Homburg, Völklingen, Sankt Ingbert, Saarlouis, Merzig, Sankt Wendel, Blieskastel, Lebach, Dillingen, Püttlingen, Heusweiler, Bexbach, Schwalbach, Illingen, Wadgassen, Sulzbach, Eppelborn, Schmelz, Wadern and Losheim.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Saarland.
When was the last earthquake in Saarland, Germany?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Saarland on the night of May 18, 2024 at 02:42 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 139km north-east of Saarbrücken at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Saarland, Germany in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Saarland, Germany?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Saarland on the afternoon of March 22, 2023 at 15:50 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 205km south of Saarbrücken at a depth of 12km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Saarland since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Saarland, Germany?
In the past 10 years, 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Saarland. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 456 days.
