Latest earthquakes near Leipzig, Saxony today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Leipzig, Saxony, Germany, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Leipzig? If an earthquake is happening right now near Leipzig (also known as Lipsk), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 11 days ago (Mar 4 09:48 Berlin) |
M 2.4 | 268 km E from Leipzig |
| 12 days ago (Mar 4 05:58 Berlin) |
M 3.2 | 256 km E from Leipzig |
| 15 days ago (Feb 28 11:17 Berlin) |
M 3.0 | 262 km E from Leipzig |
| 16 days ago (Feb 27 10:09 Berlin) |
M 3.1 | 253 km E from Leipzig |
| 16 days ago (Feb 27 09:23 Berlin) |
M 2.6 | 261 km E from Leipzig |
| 16 days ago (Feb 27 09:19 Berlin) |
M 4.7 | 261 km E from Leipzig |
| 35 days ago (Feb 8 23:22 Berlin) |
M 2.6 | 254 km E from Leipzig |
| 41 days ago (Feb 2 13:34 Berlin) |
M 4.3 | 247 km E from Leipzig |
| 42 days ago (Feb 1 09:12 Berlin) |
M 2.2 | 115 km ESE from Leipzig |
| 44 days ago (Jan 30 17:48 Berlin) |
M 2.9 | 268 km E from Leipzig |
| 46 days ago (Jan 28 15:21 Berlin) |
M 3.6 | 261 km E from Leipzig |
| 62 days ago (Jan 12 11:13 Berlin) |
M 2.1 | 132 km S from Leipzig |
| 64 days ago (Jan 10 17:45 Berlin) |
M 3.0 | 259 km E from Leipzig |
| 72 days ago (Jan 2 07:37 Berlin) |
M 2.1 | 108 km S from Leipzig |
| 73 days ago (Jan 2 02:37 Berlin) |
M 2.4 | 108 km S from Leipzig |
| 82 days ago (Dec 24 06:30 Berlin) |
M 3.2 | 260 km E from Leipzig |
| 87 days ago (Dec 18 10:57 Berlin) |
M 4.4 | 272 km E from Leipzig |
| Dec 3, 2024 21:26 (Berlin) |
M 2.5 | 261 km E from Leipzig |
| Dec 2, 2024 14:06 (Berlin) |
M 2.6 | 262 km E from Leipzig |
| Nov 30, 2024 15:27 (Berlin) |
M 2.7 | 255 km E from Leipzig |
| Nov 23, 2024 17:40 (Berlin) |
M 2.5 | 259 km E from Leipzig |
| Nov 15, 2024 13:27 (Berlin) |
M 2.8 | 269 km E from Leipzig |
| Nov 13, 2024 00:17 (Berlin) |
M 2.1 | 270 km E from Leipzig |
| Nov 6, 2024 23:58 (Berlin) |
M 2.9 | 265 km E from Leipzig |
| Nov 5, 2024 17:54 (Berlin) |
M 2.5 | 255 km E from Leipzig |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Leipzig
Leipzig Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 61 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Leipzig, 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 Leipzig in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Leipzig 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 Leipzig
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Leipzig occurred on Jul 8, 2020 07:19 local time (Europe/Berlin timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 270 kilometers (168 mi) east of Leipzig, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Leipzig in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Leipzig, 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 Leipzig.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 8, 2020 07:19 (Berlin) |
M 5.0 | 270 km E from Leipzig |
| Jul 20, 2018 05:31 (Berlin) |
M 4.9 | 265 km E from Leipzig |
| Jan 29, 2019 13:53 (Berlin) |
M 4.9 | 264 km E from Leipzig |
| Aug 13, 2016 14:00 (Berlin) |
M 4.7 | 261 km E from Leipzig |
| Sep 15, 2018 18:35 (Berlin) |
M 4.7 | 264 km E from Leipzig |
| Apr 7, 2022 18:58 (Berlin) |
M 4.7 | 258 km E from Leipzig |
| 16 days ago (Feb 27 09:19 Berlin) |
M 4.7 | 261 km E from Leipzig |
| Jul 8, 2015 08:53 (Berlin) |
M 4.7 | 258 km E from Leipzig |
| Apr 9, 2017 00:23 (Berlin) |
M 4.6 | 264 km E from Leipzig |
| Jul 5, 2019 20:41 (Berlin) |
M 4.6 | 264 km E from Leipzig |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Leipzig
Nearest earthquakes from Leipzig
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Leipzig, Saxony. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2018 23:04 (Berlin) |
M 4.1 | 116 km S from Leipzig |
| 41 days ago (Feb 2 13:34 Berlin) |
M 4.3 | 247 km E from Leipzig |
| Apr 14, 2018 17:58 (Berlin) |
M 4.1 | 253 km E from Leipzig |
| Sep 26, 2023 17:54 (Berlin) |
M 4.5 | 253 km E from Leipzig |
| May 12, 2021 16:42 (Berlin) |
M 4.4 | 256 km E from Leipzig |
| Apr 7, 2022 18:58 (Berlin) |
M 4.7 | 258 km E from Leipzig |
| Jul 8, 2015 08:53 (Berlin) |
M 4.7 | 258 km E from Leipzig |
| Jan 22, 2017 20:08 (Berlin) |
M 4.0 | 259 km E from Leipzig |
| Sep 5, 2023 18:26 (Berlin) |
M 4.1 | 258 km E from Leipzig |
| Feb 5, 2022 06:19 (Berlin) |
M 4.3 | 257 km E from Leipzig |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Leipzig
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Leipzig.
When was the last earthquake in Leipzig, Saxony?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Leipzig on the morning of March 4, 2025 at 09:48 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 268km east of Leipzig at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Leipzig, Saxony in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Leipzig, Saxony?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Leipzig on the morning of July 8, 2020 at 07:19 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 270km east of Leipzig at a depth of 5km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Leipzig since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Leipzig, Saxony?
In the past 10 years, 61 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Leipzig. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 60 days.
