Latest earthquakes near The Netherlands today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country The Netherlands, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in The Netherlands? If an earthquake is happening right now near The Netherlands (also known as Nederland), it will show up within minutes.
The Netherlands Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of The Netherlands in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of The Netherlands in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near The Netherlands 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 | 5 | 83.33% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 16.67% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near The Netherlands
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near The Netherlands occurred on Nov 5, 2014 17:19 local time (Europe/Amsterdam timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 277 kilometers (172 mi) south-west of Middelburg, at a depth of 2 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near The Netherlands in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near The Netherlands 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 The Netherlands.
Earthquakes by region of The Netherlands
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in The Netherlands.
- Drenthe
- Flevoland
- Friesland
- Gelderland
- Groningen
- Limburg
- North Brabant
- North Holland
- Overijssel
- South Holland
- Utrecht
- Zeeland
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near The Netherlands.
When was the last earthquake in The Netherlands?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near The Netherlands on the evening of November 30, 2023 at 18:20 local time (Europe/Amsterdam). The center of this earthquake was located 193km west of Rotterdam at a depth of 8km under water in the North Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near The Netherlands in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near The Netherlands?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near The Netherlands on the afternoon of November 5, 2014 at 17:19 local time (Europe/Amsterdam). The center of this earthquake was located 277km southwest of Middelburg at a depth of 2km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near The Netherlands since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near The Netherlands?
In the past 10 years, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from The Netherlands. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.
