Latest earthquakes near Utrecht, The Netherlands today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Utrecht, The Netherlands, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Utrecht? If an earthquake is happening right now near Utrecht, it will show up within minutes.
Utrecht Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Utrecht, The Netherlands in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Utrecht in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Utrecht 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 Utrecht
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Utrecht occurred on Aug 6, 2015 17:03 local time (Europe/Amsterdam timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 233 kilometers (145 mi) west-northwest of Utrecht, at a depth of 4 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Utrecht in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Utrecht, 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 Utrecht.
Earthquakes by city in Utrecht
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Utrecht, The Netherlands.
Use this regional Utrecht earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Nieuwegein, Veenendaal, Zeist, Woerden, Soest, Maarssen, IJsselstein, Leusden, Baarn, Leerdam, Vianen, Driebergen-Rijsenburg, Rhenen, Wijk bij Duurstede and Mijdrecht.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Utrecht.
When was the last earthquake in Utrecht, The Netherlands?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Utrecht on the evening of May 18, 2025 at 22:57 local time (Europe/Amsterdam). The center of this earthquake was located 175km north-northeast of Utrecht at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Utrecht, The Netherlands in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Utrecht, The Netherlands?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Utrecht on the afternoon of August 6, 2015 at 17:03 local time (Europe/Amsterdam). The center of this earthquake was located 233km west-northwest of Utrecht at a depth of 4km under water in the North Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Utrecht since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Utrecht, The Netherlands?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Utrecht. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
