Latest earthquakes near North Holland, The Netherlands today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near North Holland, The Netherlands, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in North Holland? If an earthquake is happening right now near North Holland, it will show up within minutes.
North Holland Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of North Holland, The Netherlands in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of North Holland in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near North Holland 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 North Holland
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near North Holland occurred on Aug 6, 2015 17:03 local time (Europe/Amsterdam timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 204 kilometers (127 mi) west-northwest of Amsterdam, at a depth of 4 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near North Holland in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near North Holland, 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 North Holland.
Earthquakes by city in North Holland
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in North Holland, The Netherlands.
Use this regional North Holland earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Alkmaar, Amsterdam-Zuidoost, Hilversum, Purmerend, Amstelveen, Zaandam, Hoorn, Velsen-Zuid, Den Helder, Heerhugowaard, Medemblik, Huizen, Beverwijk, Heemskerk, Castricum, IJmuiden, Bussum, Uithoorn, Heemstede, Diemen and Aalsmeer.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near North Holland.
When was the last earthquake in North Holland, The Netherlands?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near North Holland on the afternoon of November 14, 2024 at 15:05 local time (Europe/Amsterdam). The center of this earthquake was located 170km southwest of Amsterdam at a depth of 0km under water in the North Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near North Holland, The Netherlands in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near North Holland, The Netherlands?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near North Holland on the afternoon of August 6, 2015 at 17:03 local time (Europe/Amsterdam). The center of this earthquake was located 204km west-northwest of Amsterdam at a depth of 4km under water in the North Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near North Holland since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near North Holland, The Netherlands?
In the past 10 years, 3 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from North Holland. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1217 days.
