Latest earthquakes near Zoetermeer, South Holland today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Zoetermeer, South Holland, The Netherlands, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Zoetermeer? If an earthquake is happening right now near Zoetermeer, it will show up within minutes.
Zoetermeer Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Zoetermeer, South Holland in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Zoetermeer in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Zoetermeer 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 Zoetermeer
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Zoetermeer occurred on Aug 6, 2015 17:03 local time (Europe/Amsterdam timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 200 kilometers (124 mi) north-west of Zoetermeer, at a depth of 4 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Zoetermeer in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Zoetermeer, 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 Zoetermeer.
Nearest earthquakes from Zoetermeer
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Zoetermeer, 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 Zoetermeer.
When was the last earthquake in Zoetermeer, South Holland?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Zoetermeer on the afternoon of November 14, 2024 at 15:05 local time (Europe/Amsterdam). The center of this earthquake was located 128km west-southwest of Zoetermeer at a depth of 0km under water in the North Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Zoetermeer, South Holland in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Zoetermeer, South Holland?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Zoetermeer on the afternoon of August 6, 2015 at 17:03 local time (Europe/Amsterdam). The center of this earthquake was located 200km northwest of Zoetermeer at a depth of 4km under water in the North Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Zoetermeer since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Zoetermeer, South Holland?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Zoetermeer. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
