Latest earthquakes near Rotterdam, South Holland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Rotterdam, South Holland, The Netherlands, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Rotterdam? If an earthquake is happening right now near Rotterdam, it will show up within minutes.
Rotterdam Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rotterdam, South Holland in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Rotterdam in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Rotterdam, 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 Rotterdam.
Nearest earthquakes from Rotterdam
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rotterdam, 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 Rotterdam.
When was the last earthquake in Rotterdam, South Holland?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam, South Holland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rotterdam, South Holland?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Rotterdam 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 Rotterdam since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rotterdam, South Holland?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rotterdam. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
