Latest earthquakes near Assen, Drenthe today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Assen, Drenthe, The Netherlands, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Assen? If an earthquake is happening right now near Assen, it will show up within minutes.
Assen Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Assen, Drenthe in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Assen in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Assen 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 Assen
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Assen 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 Assen 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 Assen 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 Assen, Drenthe 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 Assen.
Nearest earthquakes from Assen
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Assen, Drenthe. 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 Assen.
When was the last earthquake in Assen, Drenthe?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Assen 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 Assen, Drenthe in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Assen, Drenthe?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Assen 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 Assen since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Assen, Drenthe?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Assen. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
