Latest earthquakes near Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Magdeburg? If an earthquake is happening right now near Magdeburg, it will show up within minutes.
Magdeburg Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Magdeburg in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Magdeburg 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 | 2 | 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 Magdeburg
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Magdeburg occurred on Aug 12, 2026 05:45 local time (Europe/Berlin timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 299 kilometers (186 mi) east of Magdeburg, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Magdeburg in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt 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 Magdeburg.
Nearest earthquakes from Magdeburg
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt. 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 Magdeburg.
When was the last earthquake in Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Magdeburg on the night of August 12, 2026 at 05:45 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 299km east of Magdeburg at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Magdeburg on the night of August 12, 2026 at 05:45 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 299km east of Magdeburg at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Magdeburg since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Magdeburg, Saxony-Anhalt?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Magdeburg. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
