Latest earthquakes near Spain today

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List of latest earthquakes near Spain.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 28, 2023 12:03
(Madrid)
M 2.1 172 km NNE
from Barcelona
Nov 28, 2023 11:13
(Madrid)
M 2.1 185 km NW
from Barcelona
Nov 28, 2023 10:15
(Ceuta)
M 2.8 62 km W
from Melilla
Nov 28, 2023 07:46
(Madrid)
M 2.2 82 km SE
from A Coruña
Nov 28, 2023 07:19
(Madrid)
M 2.2 62 km NNE
from Almería
Nov 28, 2023 06:24
(Madrid)
M 2.0 53 km E
from Córdoba
Nov 28, 2023 06:14
(Madrid)
M 3.4 46 km ESE
from Vigo
Nov 27, 2023 21:38
(Ceuta)
M 2.3 54 km WNW
from Melilla
Nov 27, 2023 15:34
(Canary)
M 2.7 69 km W
from Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Nov 27, 2023 12:01
(Madrid)
M 2.2 75 km NE
from Ourense
Nov 27, 2023 00:34
(Madrid)
M 2.5 48 km SSW
from Valencia
Nov 26, 2023 23:00
(Madrid)
M 2.0 72 km SW
from Cartagena
Nov 26, 2023 19:04
(Canary)
M 2.3 130 km SW
from Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Nov 26, 2023 13:38
(Ceuta)
M 2.0 71 km W
from Melilla
Nov 26, 2023 03:23
(Canary)
M 2.2 198 km WSW
from Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Nov 26, 2023 02:32
(Madrid)
M 2.4 201 km S
from Málaga
Nov 26, 2023 02:19
(Madrid)
M 2.5 77 km SSW
from Cartagena
Nov 26, 2023 01:30
(Madrid)
M 2.5 75 km SW
from Algeciras
Nov 26, 2023 00:05
(Ceuta)
M 2.1 80 km W
from Melilla
Nov 25, 2023 22:59
(Ceuta)
M 2.1 71 km WNW
from Melilla
Nov 25, 2023 22:24
(Ceuta)
M 2.5 52 km S
from Melilla
Nov 25, 2023 21:51
(Ceuta)
M 2.2 89 km WSW
from Melilla
Nov 25, 2023 17:25
(Madrid)
M 2.0 181 km NW
from Barcelona
Nov 25, 2023 10:55
(Ceuta)
M 2.0 83 km W
from Melilla
Nov 25, 2023 07:58
(Madrid)
M 2.3 148 km SSE
from Madrid

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Spain

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.

Spain Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
30 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.1
Nov 28, 2023 12:03

Average

A total of 305 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 30 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Spain roughly every 11 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Spain with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Spain (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 292 95.74%
Mag. 5 12 3.93%
Mag. 6 1 0.33%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Spain

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.3
On Jan 25, 2016 05:22.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.8
On Mar 29, 1954 07:17.

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 123 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.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Spain.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jan 25, 2016 05:22
(Ceuta)
M 6.3 78 km WNW
from Melilla
May 20, 2022 14:35
(Ceuta)
M 5.5 55 km WNW
from Melilla
Dec 27, 2013 17:46
(Canary)
M 5.4 213 km WSW
from Santa Cruz de Tenerife
Aug 28, 2021 13:20
(Madrid)
M 5.3 158 km SSE
from Málaga
Jan 25, 2016 05:34
(Madrid)
M 5.3 131 km SSE
from Málaga
Mar 15, 2016 05:40
(Madrid)
M 5.2 135 km SSE
from Málaga
Jan 25, 2016 07:10
(Madrid)
M 5.2 144 km SSE
from Málaga
Jan 21, 2016 14:47
(Madrid)
M 5.1 140 km SSE
from Málaga
Jan 25, 2016 06:54
(Madrid)
M 5.1 150 km SSE
from Málaga
Feb 22, 2016 04:46
(Madrid)
M 5.1 136 km SE
from Málaga

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Spain

Earthquakes by region of Spain

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Spain.

When was the last earthquake in Spain?

A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Spain on the afternoon of November 28, 2023 at 12:03 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 172km north-northeast of Barcelona at a depth of 5km under land. 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, 305 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Spain. This averages to 31 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 12 days.