Latest earthquakes near Budapest 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 (also known as Budimpešta), it will show up within minutes.
Budapest Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 19 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Budapest in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 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 | 17 | 89.47% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 10.53% |
| 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 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Budapest
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Budapest. 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 Budapest.
When was the last earthquake in Budapest?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Budapest on the evening of April 30, 2024 at 21:59 local time (Europe/Budapest). The center of this earthquake was located 287km north of Budapest at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Budapest in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Budapest?
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?
In the past 10 years, 19 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 192 days.
