Latest earthquakes near Hungary today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Hungary, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Hungary? If an earthquake is happening right now near Hungary (also known as Magyarország), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 17 hours ago (Mar 25 19:49 Budapest) |
M 2.2 | 291 km N from Budapest |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 01:51 Budapest) |
M 2.9 | 209 km SW from Szombathely |
| 2 days ago (Mar 23 20:10 Budapest) |
M 2.1 | 5 km SSW from Salgótarján |
| 7 days ago (Mar 18 21:01 Budapest) |
M 2.6 | 127 km SE from Szeged |
| 9 days ago (Mar 17 04:41 Budapest) |
M 2.1 | 227 km WSW from Szombathely |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 13:17 Budapest) |
M 2.0 | 262 km SW from Szombathely |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 02:35 Budapest) |
M 2.6 | 296 km N from Budapest |
| 13 days ago (Mar 13 03:26 Budapest) |
M 2.7 | 292 km N from Budapest |
| 17 days ago (Mar 8 15:34 Budapest) |
M 2.9 | 299 km N from Budapest |
| 19 days ago (Mar 7 08:21 Budapest) |
M 2.1 | 151 km ESE from Szeged |
| 19 days ago (Mar 7 01:34 Budapest) |
M 2.7 | 238 km S from Szeged |
| 22 days ago (Mar 4 00:35 Budapest) |
M 2.2 | 166 km WSW from Pécs |
| 23 days ago (Mar 3 06:32 Budapest) |
M 2.6 | 223 km S from Pécs |
| 26 days ago (Feb 27 18:42 Budapest) |
M 2.8 | 257 km NNW from Miskolc |
| 29 days ago (Feb 25 12:52 Budapest) |
M 4.4 | 160 km WSW from Pécs |
| 31 days ago (Feb 23 08:41 Budapest) |
M 2.6 | 267 km SSE from Pécs |
| 33 days ago (Feb 21 00:06 Budapest) |
M 2.7 | 285 km N from Budapest |
| 34 days ago (Feb 20 05:24 Budapest) |
M 2.9 | 164 km WSW from Pécs |
| 35 days ago (Feb 19 02:53 Budapest) |
M 2.9 | 289 km N from Budapest |
| 35 days ago (Feb 18 23:03 Budapest) |
M 2.7 | 294 km N from Budapest |
| 36 days ago (Feb 18 13:02 Budapest) |
M 2.0 | 158 km SW from Zalaegerszeg |
| 36 days ago (Feb 18 12:53 Budapest) |
M 2.3 | 17 km ENE from Győr |
| 36 days ago (Feb 17 20:35 Budapest) |
M 3.2 | 60 km ESE from Békéscsaba |
| 37 days ago (Feb 17 08:54 Budapest) |
M 2.0 | 169 km WSW from Pécs |
| 37 days ago (Feb 17 00:05 Budapest) |
M 3.4 | 288 km SW from Pécs |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Hungary
Hungary Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 106 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Hungary in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Hungary in 2023. A total of 24 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Hungary that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Hungary in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Hungary 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 | 101 | 95.28% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 3.77% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.94% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Hungary
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Hungary occurred on Dec 29, 2020 12:19 local time (Europe/Budapest timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 169 kilometers (105 mi) west-southwest of Pécs, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Hungary in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 6, 1976 21:00, 273 kilometers (170 mi) west-southwest of Szombathely. It is the strongest earthquake near Hungary in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Hungary 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 Hungary.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2020 12:19 (Budapest) |
M 6.4 | 169 km WSW from Pécs |
| Feb 14, 2023 14:16 (Budapest) |
M 5.6 | 296 km SSE from Debrecen |
| Mar 22, 2020 06:24 (Budapest) |
M 5.3 | 293 km SW from Budapest |
| Feb 13, 2023 15:58 (Budapest) |
M 5.0 | 293 km SSE from Debrecen |
| Oct 9, 2023 20:23 (Budapest) |
M 5.0 | 133 km NNE from Miskolc |
| Oct 6, 2021 21:57 (Budapest) |
M 4.9 | 287 km SSW from Pécs |
| Dec 29, 2020 12:23 (Budapest) |
M 4.9 | 172 km WSW from Pécs |
| Mar 20, 2023 15:02 (Budapest) |
M 4.9 | 268 km ESE from Szeged |
| Aug 30, 2019 15:01 (Budapest) |
M 4.8 | 161 km S from Pécs |
| Dec 28, 2020 06:28 (Budapest) |
M 4.8 | 173 km WSW from Pécs |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Hungary
Earthquakes by region of Hungary
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Hungary.
- Baranya (Baranya county)
- Bekes County
- Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén (Komitat Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén)
- Budapest
- Bács-Kiskun
- Csongrád
- Fejér
- Győr-Moson-Sopron
- Hajdú-Bihar (Хајду-Бихар)
- Heves
- Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok (Jaziško-velikokumansko-szolnočka županija)
- Komárom-Esztergom (Komoransko-ostrogonska županija)
- Nógrád
- Pest
- Somogy
- Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg (Саболч-Сатмар-Береґ)
- Tolna
- Vas
- Veszprém
- Zala
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Hungary.
When was the last earthquake in Hungary?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Hungary on the evening of March 25, 2025 at 19:49 local time (Europe/Budapest). The center of this earthquake was located 291km north of Budapest at a depth of 1km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Hungary in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Hungary?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Hungary on the evening of May 6, 1976 at 21:00 local time (Europe/Budapest). The center of this earthquake was located 273km west-southwest of Szombathely at a depth of 9km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Hungary since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Hungary?
In the past 10 years, 106 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Hungary. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 34 days.
