Latest earthquakes near Szombathely, Vas today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Szombathely, Vas, Hungary, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Szombathely? If an earthquake is happening right now near Szombathely (also known as Sambotel), it will show up within minutes.
Szombathely Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 45 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Szombathely, Vas 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 Szombathely in 2021. A total of 13 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Szombathely 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 Szombathely in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Szombathely 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 Szombathely
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Szombathely 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 Szombathely 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 Szombathely 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 Szombathely, Vas 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 Szombathely.
Nearest earthquakes from Szombathely
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Szombathely, Vas. 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 Szombathely.
When was the last earthquake in Szombathely, Vas?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Szombathely 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 Szombathely, Vas in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Szombathely, Vas?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Szombathely 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 Szombathely since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Szombathely, Vas?
In the past 10 years, 45 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Szombathely. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 81 days.
