Latest earthquakes near Debrecen, Hajdú-Bihar today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Debrecen, Hajdú-Bihar, Hungary, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Debrecen? If an earthquake is happening right now near Debrecen (also known as Debrecin), it will show up within minutes.
Debrecen Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 25 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Debrecen, Hajdú-Bihar in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Debrecen in 2023. A total of 17 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Debrecen 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 Debrecen in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Debrecen 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 | 22 | 88.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 3 | 12.0% |
| 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 Debrecen
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Debrecen occurred on Feb 14, 2023 14:16 local time (Europe/Budapest timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.6 and struck 296 kilometers (184 mi) south-southeast of Debrecen, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Debrecen in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.4 earthquake struck on Jan 26, 1916 08:38, 300 kilometers (186 mi) south-southeast of Debrecen. It is the strongest earthquake near Debrecen 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 Debrecen, Hajdú-Bihar 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 Debrecen.
Nearest earthquakes from Debrecen
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Debrecen, Hajdú-Bihar. 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 Debrecen.
When was the last earthquake in Debrecen, Hajdú-Bihar?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Debrecen on the afternoon of November 20, 2024 at 15:31 local time (Europe/Budapest). The center of this earthquake was located 247km south of Debrecen at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Debrecen, Hajdú-Bihar in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Debrecen, Hajdú-Bihar?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Debrecen on the morning of January 26, 1916 at 08:38 local time (Europe/Budapest). The center of this earthquake was located 300km south-east of Debrecen at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Debrecen since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Debrecen, Hajdú-Bihar?
In the past 10 years, 25 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Debrecen. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 146 days.
