Latest earthquakes near Enschede, Overijssel today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Enschede, Overijssel, The Netherlands, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Enschede? If an earthquake is happening right now near Enschede, it will show up within minutes.
Enschede Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Enschede, Overijssel in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Enschede in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Enschede 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 Enschede
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Enschede occurred on Feb 1, 2020 02:19 local time (Europe/Amsterdam timezone). It had a magnitude of 4 and struck 279 kilometers (173 mi) west-northwest of Enschede, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Enschede in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Enschede, Overijssel 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 Enschede.
Nearest earthquakes from Enschede
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Enschede, Overijssel. 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 Enschede.
When was the last earthquake in Enschede, Overijssel?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Enschede on the afternoon of December 8, 2025 at 12:17 local time (Europe/Amsterdam). The center of this earthquake was located 266km south of Enschede at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Enschede, Overijssel in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Enschede, Overijssel?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Enschede on the night of February 1, 2020 at 02:19 local time (Europe/Amsterdam). The center of this earthquake was located 279km west-northwest of Enschede at a depth of 10km under water in the North Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Enschede since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Enschede, Overijssel?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Enschede. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
