Latest earthquakes near Groningen today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Groningen, The Netherlands, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Groningen? If an earthquake is happening right now near Groningen, it will show up within minutes.
Groningen Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Groningen in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Groningen in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Groningen 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 | 2 | 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 Groningen
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Groningen occurred on Aug 6, 2015 17:03 local time (Europe/Amsterdam timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 293 kilometers (182 mi) west of Groningen, at a depth of 4 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Groningen in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Groningen 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 Groningen.
Nearest earthquakes from Groningen
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Groningen. 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 Groningen.
When was the last earthquake in Groningen?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Groningen on the evening of May 18, 2025 at 22:57 local time (Europe/Amsterdam). The center of this earthquake was located 20km north of Groningen at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Groningen in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Groningen?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Groningen on the afternoon of August 6, 2015 at 17:03 local time (Europe/Amsterdam). The center of this earthquake was located 293km west of Groningen at a depth of 4km under water in the North Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Groningen since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Groningen?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Groningen. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
