Latest earthquakes near Erfurt, Thuringia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Erfurt, Thuringia, Germany, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Erfurt? If an earthquake is happening right now near Erfurt, it will show up within minutes.
Erfurt Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Erfurt, Thuringia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Erfurt in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Erfurt 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 | 1 | 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 Erfurt
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Erfurt occurred on May 21, 2018 23:04 local time (Europe/Berlin timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.1 and struck 121 kilometers (75 mi) south-east of Erfurt, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Erfurt in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Erfurt, Thuringia 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 Erfurt.
Nearest earthquakes from Erfurt
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Erfurt, Thuringia. 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 Erfurt.
When was the last earthquake in Erfurt, Thuringia?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Erfurt on the night of October 24, 2024 at 00:53 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 238km west-southwest of Erfurt at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Erfurt, Thuringia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Erfurt, Thuringia?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Erfurt on the evening of May 21, 2018 at 23:04 local time (Europe/Berlin). The center of this earthquake was located 121km south-east of Erfurt at a depth of 14km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Erfurt since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Erfurt, Thuringia?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Erfurt. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
