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.
Leipzig Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 64 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 | 63 | 98.44% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.56% |
| 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Leipzig.
When was the last earthquake in Leipzig, Saxony?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Leipzig on the evening of May 8, 2026 at 20:35 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 262km east of Leipzig at a depth of 3km 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, 64 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 57 days.
