Latest earthquakes near Zala, Hungary today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zala, Hungary, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zala? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zala, it will show up within minutes.
Zala Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 56 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zala, Hungary in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Zala in 2021. A total of 14 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Zala 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 Zala in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Zala 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 | 54 | 96.43% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.79% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.79% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Zala
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zala occurred on Dec 29, 2020 12:19 local time (Europe/Budapest timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 164 kilometers (102 mi) south-southwest of Zalaegerszeg, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zala in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.5 earthquake struck on May 6, 1976 21:00, 278 kilometers (173 mi) south-southwest of Zalaegerszeg. It is the strongest earthquake near Zala in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Zala, 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 Zala.
Earthquakes by city in Zala
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Zala, Hungary.
Use this regional Zala earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Nagykanizsa and Keszthely.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Zala.
When was the last earthquake in Zala, Hungary?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Zala on the morning of December 4, 2025 at 11:19 local time (Europe/Budapest). The center of this earthquake was located 179km west-southwest of Zalaegerszeg at a depth of 13km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zala, Hungary in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zala, Hungary?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Zala on the evening of May 6, 1976 at 21:00 local time (Europe/Budapest). The center of this earthquake was located 278km west-southwest of Zalaegerszeg at a depth of 9km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zala since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zala, Hungary?
In the past 10 years, 56 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zala. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 65 days.
