Latest earthquakes near Almería, Andalusia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Almería, Andalusia, Spain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Almería? If an earthquake is happening right now near Almería (also known as ألمرية), it will show up within minutes.
Almería Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 166 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Almería, Andalusia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 16 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Almería roughly every 21 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Almería in 2016. A total of 52 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Almería that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Almería in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Almería 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 | 154 | 92.77% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 6.63% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.6% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Almería
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Almería occurred on Jan 25, 2016 05:22 local time (Europe/Madrid timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 172 kilometers (107 mi) south-west of Almería, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Almería in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Mar 29, 1954 07:17, 104 kilometers (65 mi) south-west of Almería. It is the strongest earthquake near Almería 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 Almería, Andalusia 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 Almería.
Nearest earthquakes from Almería
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Almería, Andalusia. 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 Almería.
When was the last earthquake in Almería, Andalusia?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Almería on the night of April 30, 2024 at 01:20 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 175km southwest of Almería at a depth of 0km under water in the Alboran Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Almería, Andalusia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Almería, Andalusia?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Almería on the morning of March 29, 1954 at 07:17 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 104km west of Almería at a depth of 626km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Almería since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Almería, Andalusia?
In the past 10 years, 166 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Almería. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 22 days.
