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.
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 124 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.
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.
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 magnitude earthquake hit near Zalaegerszeg on the afternoon of December 13, 2024 at 13:16 local time (Europe/Budapest). The center of this earthquake was located 259km southwest of Zalaegerszeg at a depth of 2km 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.
