Latest earthquakes near Saxony, Germany today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Saxony, Germany, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Saxony? If an earthquake is happening right now near Saxony (also known as Sachsen), it will show up within minutes.
Saxony Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 60 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Saxony, Germany in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Saxony in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Saxony 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 | 59 | 98.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.67% |
| 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 Saxony
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Saxony occurred on Jul 8, 2020 07:19 local time (Europe/Berlin timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 184 kilometers (114 mi) east-northeast of Dresden, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Saxony in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Saxony, 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 Saxony.
Earthquakes by city in Saxony
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Saxony, Germany.
Use this regional Saxony earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Zwickau, Plauen, Görlitz, Hoyerswerda, Freiberg, Bautzen, Pirna, Freital, Riesa, Radebeul, Meissen, Glauchau, Zittau, Delitzsch, Markkleeberg, Werdau, Limbach-Oberfrohna, Annaberg-Buchholz, Reichenbach/Vogtland, Crimmitschau and Coswig.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Saxony.
When was the last earthquake in Saxony, Germany?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Saxony on the morning of January 12, 2025 at 11:13 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 87km south-southwest of Chemnitz at a depth of 13km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Saxony, Germany in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Saxony, Germany?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Saxony on the morning of July 8, 2020 at 07:19 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 184km east-northeast of Dresden at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Saxony since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Saxony, Germany?
In the past 10 years, 60 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Saxony. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 61 days.
