Latest earthquakes near Kecskemét, Bács-Kiskun today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kecskemét, Bács-Kiskun, Hungary, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kecskemét? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kecskemét, it will show up within minutes.
Kecskemét Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kecskemét, Bács-Kiskun in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kecskemét in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Kecskemét 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 | 20 | 95.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 4.76% |
| 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 Kecskemét
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kecskemét occurred on Oct 9, 2023 20:23 local time (Europe/Budapest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 289 kilometers (180 mi) north-northeast of Kecskemét, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kecskemét in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Oct 26, 1969 16:36, 296 kilometers (184 mi) north-northeast of Kecskemét. It is the strongest earthquake near Kecskemét in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kecskemét, Bács-Kiskun 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 Kecskemét.
Nearest earthquakes from Kecskemét
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kecskemét, Bács-Kiskun. 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 Kecskemét.
When was the last earthquake in Kecskemét, Bács-Kiskun?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Kecskemét on the evening of May 18, 2024 at 19:20 local time (Europe/Budapest). The center of this earthquake was located 288km south-east of Kecskemét at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kecskemét, Bács-Kiskun in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kecskemét, Bács-Kiskun?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Kecskemét on the afternoon of October 26, 1969 at 16:36 local time (Europe/Budapest). The center of this earthquake was located 296km southwest of Kecskemét at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kecskemét since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kecskemét, Bács-Kiskun?
In the past 10 years, 21 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kecskemét. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 174 days.
