Latest earthquakes near Leiden, South Holland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Leiden, South Holland, The Netherlands, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Leiden? If an earthquake is happening right now near Leiden, it will show up within minutes.
Leiden Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Leiden, South Holland in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Leiden in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 4 or above have occurred near Leiden 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 Leiden
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Leiden occurred on Feb 1, 2020 02:19 local time (Europe/Amsterdam timezone). It had a magnitude of 4 and struck 156 kilometers (97 mi) north-west of Leiden, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Leiden in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-4.2 earthquake struck on Aug 6, 2015 17:03, 193 kilometers (120 mi) north-west of Leiden. It is the strongest earthquake near Leiden in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Leiden, South 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 Leiden.
Nearest earthquakes from Leiden
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Leiden, South 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 Leiden.
When was the last earthquake in Leiden, South Holland?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Leiden on the afternoon of December 8, 2025 at 12:17 local time (Europe/Amsterdam). The center of this earthquake was located 294km south-southeast of Leiden at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Leiden, South Holland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Leiden, South Holland?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Leiden on the afternoon of August 6, 2015 at 17:03 local time (Europe/Amsterdam). The center of this earthquake was located 193km northwest of Leiden at a depth of 4km under water in the North Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Leiden since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Leiden, South Holland?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Leiden. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
