Latest earthquakes near Drenthe, The Netherlands today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Drenthe, The Netherlands, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Drenthe? If an earthquake is happening right now near Drenthe, it will show up within minutes.
Drenthe Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Drenthe, The Netherlands in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Drenthe in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Drenthe 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 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Drenthe
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Drenthe occurred on Feb 1, 2020 02:19 local time (Europe/Amsterdam timezone). It had a magnitude of 4 and struck 230 kilometers (143 mi) west of Assen, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Drenthe in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-4.2 earthquake struck on Aug 6, 2015 17:03, 294 kilometers (183 mi) west of Assen. It is the strongest earthquake near Drenthe 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 Drenthe, 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 Drenthe.
Earthquakes by city in Drenthe
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Drenthe, The Netherlands.
Use this regional Drenthe earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Emmen, Hoogeveen and Meppel.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Drenthe.
When was the last earthquake in Drenthe, The Netherlands?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Drenthe on the morning of November 14, 2025 at 06:39 local time (Europe/Amsterdam). The center of this earthquake was located 42km north-northeast of Assen at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Drenthe, The Netherlands in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Drenthe, The Netherlands?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Drenthe on the afternoon of August 6, 2015 at 17:03 local time (Europe/Amsterdam). The center of this earthquake was located 294km west of Assen at a depth of 4km under water in the North Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Drenthe since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Drenthe, The Netherlands?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Drenthe. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
