Latest earthquakes near Zalaegerszeg, Zala today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zalaegerszeg, Zala, Hungary, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zalaegerszeg? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zalaegerszeg (also known as Jegersek), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 01:51 Budapest) |
M 2.9 | 204 km WSW from Zalaegerszeg |
| 7 days ago (Mar 23 20:10 Budapest) |
M 2.1 | 258 km ENE from Zalaegerszeg |
| 13 days ago (Mar 17 04:41 Budapest) |
M 2.1 | 233 km W from Zalaegerszeg |
| 15 days ago (Mar 15 13:17 Budapest) |
M 2.0 | 243 km SW from Zalaegerszeg |
| 26 days ago (Mar 4 00:35 Budapest) |
M 2.2 | 169 km SSW from Zalaegerszeg |
| 33 days ago (Feb 25 12:52 Budapest) |
M 4.4 | 157 km SSW from Zalaegerszeg |
| 38 days ago (Feb 20 05:24 Budapest) |
M 2.9 | 166 km SSW from Zalaegerszeg |
| 40 days ago (Feb 18 13:02 Budapest) |
M 2.0 | 158 km SW from Zalaegerszeg |
| 40 days ago (Feb 18 12:53 Budapest) |
M 2.3 | 124 km NE from Zalaegerszeg |
| 41 days ago (Feb 17 08:54 Budapest) |
M 2.0 | 170 km SSW from Zalaegerszeg |
| 41 days ago (Feb 17 00:05 Budapest) |
M 3.4 | 300 km SSW from Zalaegerszeg |
| 45 days ago (Feb 13 10:22 Budapest) |
M 2.8 | 299 km SSW from Zalaegerszeg |
| 45 days ago (Feb 13 00:03 Budapest) |
M 2.4 | 97 km NE from Zalaegerszeg |
| 47 days ago (Feb 11 21:56 Budapest) |
M 2.3 | 300 km SSW from Zalaegerszeg |
| 47 days ago (Feb 11 18:52 Budapest) |
M 2.8 | 299 km SSW from Zalaegerszeg |
| 47 days ago (Feb 11 18:43 Budapest) |
M 4.6 | 297 km SSW from Zalaegerszeg |
| 58 days ago (Jan 31 21:53 Budapest) |
M 2.0 | 166 km S from Zalaegerszeg |
| 66 days ago (Jan 23 00:26 Budapest) |
M 2.8 | 186 km SSW from Zalaegerszeg |
| 77 days ago (Jan 12 15:52 Budapest) |
M 2.0 | 147 km SW from Zalaegerszeg |
| 77 days ago (Jan 12 03:44 Budapest) |
M 2.2 | 173 km WSW from Zalaegerszeg |
| 97 days ago (Dec 23 02:37 Budapest) |
M 2.4 | 218 km WSW from Zalaegerszeg |
| Dec 13, 2024 13:16 (Budapest) |
M 2.0 | 259 km SW from Zalaegerszeg |
| Dec 10, 2024 07:45 (Budapest) |
M 2.0 | 70 km S from Zalaegerszeg |
| Dec 9, 2024 12:33 (Budapest) |
M 2.4 | 293 km SSE from Zalaegerszeg |
| Dec 9, 2024 03:37 (Budapest) |
M 3.6 | 214 km WSW from Zalaegerszeg |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Zalaegerszeg
Zalaegerszeg Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 57 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zalaegerszeg, Zala 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 Zalaegerszeg in 2021. A total of 14 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Zalaegerszeg 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 Zalaegerszeg in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Zalaegerszeg 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 | 55 | 96.49% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 1.75% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.75% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Zalaegerszeg
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zalaegerszeg 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 Zalaegerszeg 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 Zalaegerszeg 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 Zalaegerszeg, Zala 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 Zalaegerszeg.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2020 12:19 (Budapest) |
M 6.4 | 164 km SSW from Zalaegerszeg |
| Mar 22, 2020 06:24 (Budapest) |
M 5.3 | 124 km SSW from Zalaegerszeg |
| Dec 29, 2020 12:23 (Budapest) |
M 4.9 | 168 km SSW from Zalaegerszeg |
| Dec 28, 2020 06:28 (Budapest) |
M 4.8 | 164 km SSW from Zalaegerszeg |
| Aug 30, 2019 15:01 (Budapest) |
M 4.8 | 277 km SSE from Zalaegerszeg |
| Feb 16, 2023 10:47 (Budapest) |
M 4.7 | 266 km SW from Zalaegerszeg |
| Jan 6, 2021 18:01 (Budapest) |
M 4.7 | 163 km SSW from Zalaegerszeg |
| Apr 6, 2021 10:54 (Budapest) |
M 4.7 | 186 km SSW from Zalaegerszeg |
| Dec 30, 2023 21:43 (Budapest) |
M 4.7 | 294 km SSE from Zalaegerszeg |
| Nov 2, 2019 15:11 (Budapest) |
M 4.7 | 278 km SSE from Zalaegerszeg |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Zalaegerszeg
Nearest earthquakes from Zalaegerszeg
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Zalaegerszeg, Zala. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2019 20:07 (Budapest) |
M 4.5 | 64 km SE from Zalaegerszeg |
| Aug 13, 2024 08:43 (Budapest) |
M 4.1 | 74 km SSW from Zalaegerszeg |
| Mar 30, 2021 18:25 (Budapest) |
M 4.0 | 113 km NNW from Zalaegerszeg |
| Feb 1, 2024 02:59 (Budapest) |
M 4.0 | 117 km NW from Zalaegerszeg |
| Mar 30, 2023 22:26 (Budapest) |
M 4.0 | 116 km NW from Zalaegerszeg |
| Mar 22, 2020 06:24 (Budapest) |
M 5.3 | 124 km SSW from Zalaegerszeg |
| Mar 22, 2020 07:01 (Budapest) |
M 4.6 | 123 km SSW from Zalaegerszeg |
| Nov 1, 2015 08:52 (Budapest) |
M 4.3 | 147 km SW from Zalaegerszeg |
| Apr 25, 2016 12:28 (Budapest) |
M 4.2 | 148 km NNW from Zalaegerszeg |
| Dec 30, 2020 06:26 (Budapest) |
M 4.3 | 155 km SSW from Zalaegerszeg |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Zalaegerszeg
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Zalaegerszeg.
When was the last earthquake in Zalaegerszeg, Zala?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Zalaegerszeg on the night of March 24, 2025 at 01:51 local time (Europe/Budapest). The center of this earthquake was located 204km west-southwest of Zalaegerszeg at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zalaegerszeg, Zala in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zalaegerszeg, Zala?
A 6.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Zalaegerszeg 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 Zalaegerszeg since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zalaegerszeg, Zala?
In the past 10 years, 57 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zalaegerszeg. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 64 days.
