Latest earthquakes near Leeuwarden, Friesland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Leeuwarden, Friesland, The Netherlands, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Leeuwarden? If an earthquake is happening right now near Leeuwarden, it will show up within minutes.
Leeuwarden Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Leeuwarden, Friesland in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Leeuwarden in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Leeuwarden 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 Leeuwarden
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Leeuwarden 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 Leeuwarden in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Leeuwarden, Friesland 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 Leeuwarden.
Nearest earthquakes from Leeuwarden
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Leeuwarden, Friesland. 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 Leeuwarden.
When was the last earthquake in Leeuwarden, Friesland?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Leeuwarden on the afternoon of November 14, 2024 at 15:05 local time (Europe/Amsterdam). The center of this earthquake was located 276km southwest of Leeuwarden at a depth of 0km under water in the North Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Leeuwarden, Friesland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Leeuwarden, Friesland?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Leeuwarden 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 Leeuwarden since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Leeuwarden, Friesland?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Leeuwarden. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
