Latest earthquakes near South Holland, The Netherlands today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near South Holland, The Netherlands, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in South Holland? If an earthquake is happening right now near South Holland, it will show up within minutes.
South Holland Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of South Holland, The Netherlands in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of South Holland in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near South 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 | 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 South Holland
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near South Holland occurred on Aug 6, 2015 17:03 local time (Europe/Amsterdam timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 209 kilometers (130 mi) north-west of Rotterdam, at a depth of 4 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near South Holland in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near South 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 South Holland.
Earthquakes by city in South Holland
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in South Holland, The Netherlands.
Use this regional South Holland earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Delft, Schiedam, Spijkenisse, Vlaardingen, Gouda, Alphen aan den Rijn, Capelle aan den IJssel, Rijswijk, Zwijndrecht, Ridderkerk, Barendrecht, Voorburg, Hoogvliet, Gorinchem, Maassluis, Papendrecht, Ypenburg, Krimpen aan den IJssel, Groot IJsselmonde, Leiderdorp and Wassenaar.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near South Holland.
When was the last earthquake in South Holland, The Netherlands?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near South Holland on the night of April 30, 2024 at 00:48 local time (Europe/Amsterdam). The center of this earthquake was located 196km north-east of Rotterdam at a depth of 8km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near South Holland, The Netherlands in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near South Holland, The Netherlands?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near South Holland on the afternoon of August 6, 2015 at 17:03 local time (Europe/Amsterdam). The center of this earthquake was located 209km northwest of Rotterdam at a depth of 4km under water in the North Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near South Holland since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near South Holland, The Netherlands?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from South Holland. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
