Latest earthquakes near Pest, Hungary today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pest, Hungary, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pest? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pest, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 6 days ago (Mar 23 20:10 Budapest) |
M 2.1 | 98 km NE from Érd |
| 11 days ago (Mar 18 21:01 Budapest) |
M 2.6 | 284 km SE from Érd |
| 22 days ago (Mar 7 08:21 Budapest) |
M 2.1 | 289 km SE from Érd |
| 26 days ago (Mar 4 00:35 Budapest) |
M 2.2 | 300 km SW from Érd |
| 32 days ago (Feb 25 12:52 Budapest) |
M 4.4 | 290 km SW from Érd |
| 37 days ago (Feb 21 00:06 Budapest) |
M 2.7 | 297 km N from Érd |
| 38 days ago (Feb 20 05:24 Budapest) |
M 2.9 | 297 km SW from Érd |
| 39 days ago (Feb 18 12:53 Budapest) |
M 2.3 | 87 km WNW from Érd |
| 40 days ago (Feb 17 20:35 Budapest) |
M 3.2 | 243 km ESE from Érd |
| 45 days ago (Feb 13 00:03 Budapest) |
M 2.4 | 86 km W from Érd |
| 57 days ago (Jan 31 21:53 Budapest) |
M 2.0 | 294 km SW from Érd |
| 60 days ago (Jan 28 21:31 Budapest) |
M 3.1 | 300 km N from Érd |
| 62 days ago (Jan 27 03:06 Budapest) |
M 3.2 | 298 km N from Érd |
| 74 days ago (Jan 14 18:51 Budapest) |
M 2.6 | 290 km N from Érd |
| 75 days ago (Jan 14 07:36 Budapest) |
M 2.3 | 287 km N from Érd |
| Dec 11, 2024 23:03 (Budapest) |
M 2.8 | 274 km N from Érd |
| Dec 10, 2024 07:45 (Budapest) |
M 2.0 | 214 km SW from Érd |
| Nov 30, 2024 17:08 (Budapest) |
M 3.0 | 297 km SW from Érd |
| Nov 21, 2024 00:11 (Budapest) |
M 2.7 | 282 km S from Érd |
| Nov 20, 2024 15:31 (Budapest) |
M 2.7 | 286 km SE from Érd |
| Nov 20, 2024 14:23 (Budapest) |
M 2.9 | 286 km SE from Érd |
| Nov 12, 2024 12:11 (Budapest) |
M 2.8 | 295 km W from Érd |
| Nov 7, 2024 01:20 (Budapest) |
M 2.2 | 279 km SW from Érd |
| Nov 4, 2024 13:08 (Budapest) |
M 2.6 | 272 km N from Érd |
| Sep 6, 2024 18:09 (Budapest) |
M 2.3 | 57 km W from Érd |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Pest
Pest Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 32 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pest, Hungary in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Pest in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Pest 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 | 29 | 90.63% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 6.25% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 3.13% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Pest
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pest occurred on Dec 29, 2020 12:19 local time (Europe/Budapest timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 299 kilometers (186 mi) south-west of Érd, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pest in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Pest, 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 Pest.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2020 12:19 (Budapest) |
M 6.4 | 299 km SW from Érd |
| Mar 22, 2020 06:24 (Budapest) |
M 5.3 | 279 km SW from Érd |
| Oct 9, 2023 20:23 (Budapest) |
M 5.0 | 285 km NE from Érd |
| Jan 6, 2021 18:01 (Budapest) |
M 4.7 | 299 km SW from Érd |
| Jun 6, 2023 19:26 (Budapest) |
M 4.7 | 240 km SE from Érd |
| Mar 22, 2020 07:01 (Budapest) |
M 4.6 | 278 km SW from Érd |
| Aug 17, 2021 01:58 (Budapest) |
M 4.6 | 296 km SW from Érd |
| Mar 7, 2019 20:07 (Budapest) |
M 4.5 | 163 km SW from Érd |
| May 19, 2023 17:22 (Budapest) |
M 4.5 | 299 km S from Érd |
| 32 days ago (Feb 25 12:52 Budapest) |
M 4.4 | 290 km SW from Érd |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Pest
Earthquakes by city in Pest
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Pest, Hungary.
Use this regional Pest earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Cegléd, Vác, Gödöllő, Dunakeszi, Nagykőrös, Budaörs, Szigetszentmiklós, Szentendre, Gyál, Monor, Vecsés, Százhalombatta, Dunaharaszti, Fót, Dabas, Abony and Göd.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Pest.
When was the last earthquake in Pest, Hungary?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Pest on the evening of March 23, 2025 at 20:10 local time (Europe/Budapest). The center of this earthquake was located 98km north-east of Érd at a depth of 4km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pest, Hungary in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pest, Hungary?
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Pest on the afternoon of December 29, 2020 at 12:19 local time (Europe/Budapest). The center of this earthquake was located 299km southwest of Érd at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pest since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pest, Hungary?
In the past 10 years, 32 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pest. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 114 days.
