Latest earthquakes near Amsterdam, North Holland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Amsterdam, North Holland, The Netherlands, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Amsterdam? If an earthquake is happening right now near Amsterdam, it will show up within minutes.
Amsterdam Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Amsterdam, North Holland in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Amsterdam in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Amsterdam, North Holland 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 Amsterdam.
Nearest earthquakes from Amsterdam
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Amsterdam, North Holland. 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 Amsterdam.
When was the last earthquake in Amsterdam, North Holland?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Amsterdam on the night of April 30, 2024 at 00:48 local time (Europe/Amsterdam). The center of this earthquake was located 140km north-east of Amsterdam at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Amsterdam, North Holland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Amsterdam, North Holland?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Amsterdam, North Holland?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Amsterdam. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
