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.
Pest Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 29 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 2 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 | 26 | 89.66% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 6.9% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 3.45% |
| 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.
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 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Pest on the morning of May 4, 2024 at 10:16 local time (Europe/Budapest). The center of this earthquake was located 299km southwest of Érd at a depth of 5km 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, 29 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 126 days.
