Latest earthquakes near Spain today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Spain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Spain? If an earthquake is happening right now near Spain (also known as España), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Spain Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Spain. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Spain and elsewhere.
Aug 26, 2024 06:11AM
On Monday Night an Unusually powerful M5.4 Earthquake struck in the North Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon (Portugal).
Spain Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 290 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Spain in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 29 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Spain roughly every 12 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Spain in 2021. A total of 100 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Spain that year. The strongest had a 5.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Spain in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Spain 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 | 278 | 95.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 3.79% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.34% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Spain
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Spain occurred on Jan 25, 2016 05:22 local time (Africa/Ceuta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 78 kilometers (48 mi) west-northwest of Melilla, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Spain in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Mar 29, 1954 07:17, 22 kilometers (14 mi) west-northwest of Granada. It is the strongest earthquake near Spain 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 Spain 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 Spain.
Earthquakes by region of Spain
Click the links below for earthquake reports for regions in Spain.
- Andalusia (أندلوسيا)
- Aragon (Aragó)
- Asturias
- Balearic Islands (Baleares)
- Basque Country (País Basc)
- Canary Islands (جزر الكناري)
- Cantabria
- Castille and León (Castilla y León)
- Castille-La Mancha (كاستيا-لا مانتشا)
- Catalonia (Cataluña)
- Ceuta (سبتة)
- Extremadura (Estremadura)
- Galicia
- La Rioja
- Madrid
- Melilla
- Murcia
- Navarre (Navarra)
- Valencia
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Spain.
When was the last earthquake in Spain?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Spain on the morning of December 21, 2024 at 07:12 local time (Africa/Ceuta). The center of this earthquake was located 53km west-northwest of Melilla at a depth of 35km under water in the Alboran Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Spain in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Spain?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Spain on the morning of March 29, 1954 at 07:17 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 22km south of Granada at a depth of 626km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Spain since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Spain?
In the past 10 years, 290 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Spain. This averages to 29 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
