Latest earthquakes near France today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country France, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in France? If an earthquake is happening right now near France, it will show up within minutes.
France Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 65 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of France in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 6 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near France in 2016. A total of 11 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of France that year. The strongest had a 4.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of France in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near France 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 | 65 | 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 France
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near France occurred on Jun 16, 2023 18:38 local time (Europe/Paris timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 128 kilometers (80 mi) south-southeast of Nantes, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near France in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.3 earthquake struck on Sep 7, 1920 06:55, 254 kilometers (158 mi) south-southeast of Nice. It is the strongest earthquake near France 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 France 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 France.
Earthquakes by region of France
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in France.
- Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Bourgogne-Franche-Comté
- Brittany (Bretagne)
- Centre-Val de Loire
- Corsica
- Grand Est
- Hauts-de-France
- Normandy (Normandie)
- Nouvelle-Aquitaine
- Occitanie
- Pays de la Loire
- Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur
- Île-de-France
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near France.
When was the last earthquake in France?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near France on the afternoon of January 4, 2025 at 16:53 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 97km north-northwest of Nice at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near France in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near France?
A 6.3 magnitude earthquake hit near France on the morning of September 7, 1920 at 06:55 local time (Europe/Paris). The center of this earthquake was located 254km east of Nice at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near France since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near France?
In the past 10 years, 65 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from France. This averages to 7 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 56 days.
