Latest earthquakes near Nijmegen, Gelderland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Nijmegen, Gelderland, The Netherlands, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Nijmegen? If an earthquake is happening right now near Nijmegen, it will show up within minutes.
Nijmegen Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Nijmegen, Gelderland in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Nijmegen in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Nijmegen 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 Nijmegen
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Nijmegen occurred on Feb 1, 2020 02:19 local time (Europe/Amsterdam timezone). It had a magnitude of 4 and struck 244 kilometers (152 mi) north-west of Nijmegen, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Nijmegen in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-4.2 earthquake struck on Aug 6, 2015 17:03, 290 kilometers (180 mi) north-west of Nijmegen. It is the strongest earthquake near Nijmegen 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 Nijmegen, Gelderland 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 Nijmegen.
Nearest earthquakes from Nijmegen
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Nijmegen, Gelderland. 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 Nijmegen.
When was the last earthquake in Nijmegen, Gelderland?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Nijmegen on the afternoon of December 10, 2025 at 12:04 local time (Europe/Amsterdam). The center of this earthquake was located 273km south-southeast of Nijmegen at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Nijmegen, Gelderland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Nijmegen, Gelderland?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Nijmegen on the afternoon of August 6, 2015 at 17:03 local time (Europe/Amsterdam). The center of this earthquake was located 290km west-northwest of Nijmegen at a depth of 4km under water in the North Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Nijmegen since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Nijmegen, Gelderland?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Nijmegen. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
