Latest earthquakes near Dresden, Saxony today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dresden, Saxony, Germany, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dresden? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dresden (also known as Drezno), it will show up within minutes.
Dresden Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 63 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dresden, Saxony 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 Dresden in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Dresden 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 | 62 | 98.41% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.59% |
| 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 Dresden
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dresden 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 Dresden in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Dresden, Saxony 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 Dresden.
Nearest earthquakes from Dresden
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dresden, Saxony. 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 Dresden.
When was the last earthquake in Dresden, Saxony?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Dresden on the evening of January 7, 2026 at 21:59 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 177km east-northeast of Dresden at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dresden, Saxony in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dresden, Saxony?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Dresden 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 Dresden since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dresden, Saxony?
In the past 10 years, 63 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dresden. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 58 days.
