Latest earthquakes near Beja today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Beja, Portugal, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Beja? If an earthquake is happening right now near Beja, it will show up within minutes.
Beja Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 23 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Beja in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Beja in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Beja 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 | 23 | 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 Beja
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Beja occurred on Aug 19, 2014 14:38 local time (Europe/Lisbon timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 236 kilometers (147 mi) east-southeast of Beja, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Beja in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.6 earthquake struck on Mar 15, 1964 22:30, 201 kilometers (125 mi) east-southeast of Beja. It is the strongest earthquake near Beja in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Beja 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 Beja.
Nearest earthquakes from Beja
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Beja. 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 Beja.
When was the last earthquake in Beja?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Beja on the evening of May 17, 2024 at 22:08 local time (Europe/Lisbon). The center of this earthquake was located 148km south-southeast of Beja at a depth of 34km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Beja in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Beja?
A 6.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Beja on the evening of March 15, 1964 at 22:30 local time (Europe/Lisbon). The center of this earthquake was located 201km south of Beja at a depth of 25km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Beja since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Beja?
In the past 10 years, 23 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Beja. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 159 days.
