Latest earthquakes near Cadiz, Andalusia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cadiz, Andalusia, Spain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cadiz? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cadiz (also known as قادس), it will show up within minutes.
Cadiz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 147 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cadiz, Andalusia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 14 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cadiz roughly every 24 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cadiz in 2016. A total of 53 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cadiz 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 Cadiz in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Cadiz 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 | 135 | 91.84% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 7.48% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.68% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Cadiz
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cadiz occurred on Jan 25, 2016 05:22 local time (Europe/Madrid timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 254 kilometers (158 mi) east-southeast of Cadiz, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cadiz in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Mar 29, 1954 07:17, 244 kilometers (152 mi) east-southeast of Cadiz. It is the strongest earthquake near Cadiz 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 Cadiz, 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 Cadiz.
Nearest earthquakes from Cadiz
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cadiz, 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 Cadiz.
When was the last earthquake in Cadiz, Andalusia?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Cadiz on the night of May 20, 2024 at 02:31 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 270km east-southeast of Cadiz at a depth of 27km under water in the Alboran Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cadiz, Andalusia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cadiz, Andalusia?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Cadiz on the morning of March 29, 1954 at 07:17 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 244km east-northeast of Cadiz at a depth of 626km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cadiz since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cadiz, Andalusia?
In the past 10 years, 147 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cadiz. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 25 days.
