Latest earthquakes near Friesland, The Netherlands today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Friesland, The Netherlands, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Friesland? If an earthquake is happening right now near Friesland, it will show up within minutes.
Friesland Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Friesland, The Netherlands in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Friesland in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Friesland 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 | 3 | 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 Friesland
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Friesland occurred on Aug 6, 2015 17:03 local time (Europe/Amsterdam timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 243 kilometers (151 mi) west of Leeuwarden, at a depth of 4 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Friesland in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Friesland, 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 Friesland.
Earthquakes by city in Friesland
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Friesland, The Netherlands.
Use this regional Friesland earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Drachten, Heerenveen, Sneek and Harlingen.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Friesland.
When was the last earthquake in Friesland, The Netherlands?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Friesland on the night of April 30, 2024 at 00:48 local time (Europe/Amsterdam). The center of this earthquake was located 35km east-northeast of Leeuwarden at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Friesland, The Netherlands in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Friesland, The Netherlands?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Friesland on the afternoon of August 6, 2015 at 17:03 local time (Europe/Amsterdam). The center of this earthquake was located 243km west of Leeuwarden at a depth of 4km under water in the North Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Friesland since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Friesland, The Netherlands?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Friesland. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
