Latest earthquakes near Vas, Hungary today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Vas, Hungary, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Vas? If an earthquake is happening right now near Vas, it will show up within minutes.
Vas Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 45 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Vas, Hungary in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Vas in 2021. A total of 13 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Vas that year. The strongest had a 4.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Vas in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Vas 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 | 43 | 95.56% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 2.22% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 2.22% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Vas
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Vas occurred on Dec 29, 2020 12:19 local time (Europe/Budapest timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 203 kilometers (126 mi) south of Szombathely, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Vas in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 6, 1976 21:00, 273 kilometers (170 mi) south of Szombathely. It is the strongest earthquake near Vas 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 Vas, 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 Vas.
Earthquakes by city in Vas
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Vas, Hungary.
Use this regional Vas earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Sárvár.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Vas.
When was the last earthquake in Vas, Hungary?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Vas on the afternoon of December 13, 2024 at 13:16 local time (Europe/Budapest). The center of this earthquake was located 282km south-southwest of Szombathely at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Vas, Hungary in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Vas, Hungary?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Vas on the evening of May 6, 1976 at 21:00 local time (Europe/Budapest). The center of this earthquake was located 273km west-southwest of Szombathely at a depth of 9km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Vas since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Vas, Hungary?
In the past 10 years, 45 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Vas. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 81 days.
