Latest earthquakes near Budapest, Hungary today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Budapest, Hungary, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Budapest? If an earthquake is happening right now near Budapest, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 4 days ago (Mar 25 19:49 Budapest) |
M 2.2 | 291 km N from Budapest |
| 6 days ago (Mar 23 20:10 Budapest) |
M 2.1 | 83 km NE from Budapest |
| 11 days ago (Mar 18 21:01 Budapest) |
M 2.6 | 286 km SE from Budapest |
| 16 days ago (Mar 14 02:35 Budapest) |
M 2.6 | 296 km N from Budapest |
| 17 days ago (Mar 13 03:26 Budapest) |
M 2.7 | 292 km N from Budapest |
| 21 days ago (Mar 8 15:34 Budapest) |
M 2.9 | 299 km N from Budapest |
| 23 days ago (Mar 7 08:21 Budapest) |
M 2.1 | 288 km SE from Budapest |
| 30 days ago (Feb 27 18:42 Budapest) |
M 2.8 | 297 km N from Budapest III. kerület |
| 37 days ago (Feb 21 00:06 Budapest) |
M 2.7 | 285 km N from Budapest |
| 39 days ago (Feb 19 02:53 Budapest) |
M 2.9 | 289 km N from Budapest |
| 39 days ago (Feb 18 23:03 Budapest) |
M 2.7 | 294 km N from Budapest |
| 39 days ago (Feb 18 12:53 Budapest) |
M 2.3 | 92 km WNW from Budapest |
| 40 days ago (Feb 17 20:35 Budapest) |
M 3.2 | 240 km ESE from Budapest |
| 45 days ago (Feb 13 00:03 Budapest) |
M 2.4 | 96 km W from Budapest |
| 45 days ago (Feb 12 18:30 Budapest) |
M 2.8 | 295 km N from Budapest III. kerület |
| 51 days ago (Feb 6 14:09 Budapest) |
M 2.5 | 289 km N from Budapest |
| 60 days ago (Jan 28 21:31 Budapest) |
M 3.1 | 288 km N from Budapest |
| 62 days ago (Jan 27 03:06 Budapest) |
M 3.2 | 287 km N from Budapest |
| 65 days ago (Jan 24 02:59 Budapest) |
M 2.4 | 297 km N from Budapest |
| 74 days ago (Jan 14 18:51 Budapest) |
M 2.6 | 278 km N from Budapest |
| 75 days ago (Jan 14 07:36 Budapest) |
M 2.3 | 274 km N from Budapest |
| Dec 11, 2024 23:03 (Budapest) |
M 2.8 | 264 km N from Budapest |
| Dec 10, 2024 07:45 (Budapest) |
M 2.0 | 229 km SW from Budapest |
| Nov 21, 2024 00:11 (Budapest) |
M 2.7 | 295 km S from Budapest |
| Nov 20, 2024 15:31 (Budapest) |
M 2.7 | 290 km SE from Budapest |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Budapest
Budapest Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Budapest, Hungary 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 Budapest in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Budapest 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 | 90.91% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 9.09% |
| 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 Budapest
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Budapest occurred on Mar 22, 2020 06:24 local time (Europe/Budapest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.3 and struck 293 kilometers (182 mi) south-west of Budapest, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Budapest in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Budapest, 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 Budapest.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 22, 2020 06:24 (Budapest) |
M 5.3 | 293 km SW from Budapest |
| Oct 9, 2023 20:23 (Budapest) |
M 5.0 | 270 km NE from Budapest |
| Jun 6, 2023 19:26 (Budapest) |
M 4.7 | 240 km SE from Budapest |
| Mar 22, 2020 07:01 (Budapest) |
M 4.6 | 293 km SW from Budapest |
| Mar 7, 2019 20:07 (Budapest) |
M 4.5 | 178 km SW from Budapest |
| Oct 7, 2016 11:25 (Budapest) |
M 4.4 | 253 km S from Budapest |
| Mar 27, 2016 19:50 (Budapest) |
M 4.3 | 260 km SSE from Budapest |
| Apr 16, 2023 00:10 (Budapest) |
M 4.3 | 284 km S from Budapest |
| Aug 10, 2024 22:46 (Budapest) |
M 4.3 | 284 km SE from Budapest |
| Jan 13, 2020 14:34 (Budapest) |
M 4.2 | 294 km N from Budapest |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Budapest
Earthquakes by city in Budapest
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Budapest, Hungary.
Use this regional Budapest earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Budapest IV. kerület, Budapest XVIII. kerület, Budapest II. kerület, Budapest VIII. kerület, Budapest XV. kerület, Kőbánya, Budapest XVII. kerület, Józsefváros, Budapest XXI. kerület, Budapest XVI. kerület, Budapest XX. kerület, Angyalföld, Erzsébetváros, Budapest XIX. kerület, Kispest, Budapest XII. kerület, Budapest XXII. kerület, Budapest VI. kerület, Budapest I. kerület and Budapest XXIII. kerület.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Budapest.
When was the last earthquake in Budapest, Hungary?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Budapest 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 Budapest, Hungary in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Budapest, Hungary?
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Budapest on the morning of March 22, 2020 at 06:24 local time (Europe/Budapest). The center of this earthquake was located 293km southwest of Budapest at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Budapest since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Budapest, Hungary?
In the past 10 years, 22 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Budapest. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 166 days.
