Latest earthquakes near Saxony-Anhalt, Germany today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Saxony-Anhalt? If an earthquake is happening right now near Saxony-Anhalt (also known as Saksonia-Anhalt), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5 days ago (Mar 22 06:38 Berlin) |
M 2.2 | 139 km SSE from Halle (Saale) |
| 5 days ago (Mar 22 06:22 Berlin) |
M 2.1 | 139 km SSE from Halle (Saale) |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 19:14 Berlin) |
M 2.1 | 246 km WNW from Neue Neustadt |
| 23 days ago (Mar 4 09:48 Berlin) |
M 2.4 | 294 km E from Halle (Saale) |
| 23 days ago (Mar 4 05:58 Berlin) |
M 3.2 | 282 km E from Halle (Saale) |
| 27 days ago (Feb 28 11:17 Berlin) |
M 3.0 | 289 km E from Halle (Saale) |
| 28 days ago (Feb 27 10:09 Berlin) |
M 3.1 | 281 km E from Halle (Saale) |
| 28 days ago (Feb 27 09:23 Berlin) |
M 2.6 | 287 km E from Halle (Saale) |
| 28 days ago (Feb 27 09:19 Berlin) |
M 4.7 | 287 km E from Halle (Saale) |
| 47 days ago (Feb 8 23:22 Berlin) |
M 2.6 | 280 km E from Halle (Saale) |
| 53 days ago (Feb 2 13:34 Berlin) |
M 4.3 | 272 km E from Halle (Saale) |
| 54 days ago (Feb 1 09:12 Berlin) |
M 2.2 | 146 km ESE from Halle (Saale) |
| 56 days ago (Jan 30 17:48 Berlin) |
M 2.9 | 294 km E from Halle (Saale) |
| 58 days ago (Jan 28 15:21 Berlin) |
M 3.6 | 287 km E from Halle (Saale) |
| 74 days ago (Jan 12 11:13 Berlin) |
M 2.1 | 150 km S from Halle (Saale) |
| 76 days ago (Jan 10 17:45 Berlin) |
M 3.0 | 285 km E from Halle (Saale) |
| 84 days ago (Jan 2 07:37 Berlin) |
M 2.1 | 128 km SSE from Halle (Saale) |
| 85 days ago (Jan 2 02:37 Berlin) |
M 2.4 | 128 km SSE from Halle (Saale) |
| 93 days ago (Dec 24 06:30 Berlin) |
M 3.2 | 286 km E from Halle (Saale) |
| 99 days ago (Dec 18 10:57 Berlin) |
M 4.4 | 298 km E from Halle (Saale) |
| Dec 3, 2024 21:26 (Berlin) |
M 2.5 | 287 km E from Halle (Saale) |
| Dec 2, 2024 14:06 (Berlin) |
M 2.6 | 287 km E from Halle (Saale) |
| Nov 30, 2024 15:27 (Berlin) |
M 2.7 | 281 km E from Halle (Saale) |
| Nov 23, 2024 17:40 (Berlin) |
M 2.5 | 286 km E from Halle (Saale) |
| Nov 15, 2024 13:27 (Berlin) |
M 2.8 | 296 km E from Halle (Saale) |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Saxony-Anhalt
Saxony-Anhalt Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 61 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Saxony-Anhalt, 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-Anhalt in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Saxony-Anhalt 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 | 60 | 98.36% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.64% |
| 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-Anhalt
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Saxony-Anhalt occurred on Jul 8, 2020 07:19 local time (Europe/Berlin timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 295 kilometers (183 mi) east of Halle (Saale), at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Saxony-Anhalt in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Saxony-Anhalt, 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-Anhalt.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2020 07:19 (Berlin) |
M 5.0 | 295 km E from Halle (Saale) |
| Jul 20, 2018 05:31 (Berlin) |
M 4.9 | 291 km E from Halle (Saale) |
| Jan 29, 2019 13:53 (Berlin) |
M 4.9 | 290 km E from Halle (Saale) |
| Aug 13, 2016 14:00 (Berlin) |
M 4.7 | 287 km E from Halle (Saale) |
| Sep 15, 2018 18:35 (Berlin) |
M 4.7 | 290 km E from Halle (Saale) |
| Apr 7, 2022 18:58 (Berlin) |
M 4.7 | 284 km E from Halle (Saale) |
| 28 days ago (Feb 27 09:19 Berlin) |
M 4.7 | 287 km E from Halle (Saale) |
| Jul 8, 2015 08:53 (Berlin) |
M 4.7 | 283 km E from Halle (Saale) |
| Apr 9, 2017 00:23 (Berlin) |
M 4.6 | 290 km E from Halle (Saale) |
| Jul 5, 2019 20:41 (Berlin) |
M 4.6 | 290 km E from Halle (Saale) |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Saxony-Anhalt
Earthquakes by city in Saxony-Anhalt
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany.
Use this regional Saxony-Anhalt earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Dessau, Halle Neustadt, Halberstadt, Stendal, Merseburg, Wernigerode, Bernburg, Schönebeck, Wittenberg, Weißenfels, Naumburg, Zeitz, Köthen, Wolfen, Burg bei Magdeburg, Aschersleben, Sangerhausen, Staßfurt, Quedlinburg, Eisleben Lutherstadt and Salzwedel.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Saxony-Anhalt.
When was the last earthquake in Saxony-Anhalt, Germany?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Saxony-Anhalt on the morning of March 22, 2025 at 06:38 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 139km south-southeast of Halle (Saale) at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Saxony-Anhalt, Germany in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Saxony-Anhalt, Germany?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Saxony-Anhalt on the morning of July 8, 2020 at 07:19 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 295km east of Halle (Saale) at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Saxony-Anhalt since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Saxony-Anhalt, Germany?
In the past 10 years, 61 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Saxony-Anhalt. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 60 days.
