Latest earthquakes near Córdoba, Andalusia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Córdoba, Andalusia, Spain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Córdoba? If an earthquake is happening right now near Córdoba (also known as قرطبة), it will show up within minutes.
Córdoba Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 131 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Córdoba, Andalusia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 13 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Córdoba roughly every 27 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Córdoba in 2016. A total of 50 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Córdoba 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 Córdoba in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Córdoba 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 | 119 | 90.84% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 8.4% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.76% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Córdoba
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Córdoba occurred on Jan 25, 2016 05:22 local time (Europe/Madrid timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 268 kilometers (167 mi) south-southeast of Córdoba, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Córdoba in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Mar 29, 1954 07:17, 144 kilometers (89 mi) south-southeast of Córdoba. It is the strongest earthquake near Córdoba 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 Córdoba, 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 Córdoba.
Nearest earthquakes from Córdoba
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Córdoba, 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 Córdoba.
When was the last earthquake in Córdoba, Andalusia?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Córdoba on the night of May 16, 2024 at 01:13 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 281km south-southeast of Córdoba at a depth of 19km under water in the Alboran Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Córdoba, Andalusia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Córdoba, Andalusia?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Córdoba on the morning of March 29, 1954 at 07:17 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 144km south-east of Córdoba at a depth of 626km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Córdoba since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Córdoba, Andalusia?
In the past 10 years, 131 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Córdoba. This averages to 13 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 28 days.
