Latest earthquakes near Jaén, Andalusia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jaén, Andalusia, Spain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jaén? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jaén (also known as جيان), it will show up within minutes.
Jaén Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 142 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jaén, 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 Jaén roughly every 25 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jaén in 2016. A total of 51 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jaén 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 Jaén in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Jaén 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 | 130 | 91.55% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 7.75% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.7% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Jaén
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jaén occurred on Jan 25, 2016 05:22 local time (Europe/Madrid timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 236 kilometers (147 mi) south of Jaén, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jaén in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Mar 29, 1954 07:17, 88 kilometers (55 mi) south of Jaén. It is the strongest earthquake near Jaén 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 Jaén, 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 Jaén.
Nearest earthquakes from Jaén
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jaén, 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 Jaén.
When was the last earthquake in Jaén, Andalusia?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Jaén on the night of May 20, 2024 at 02:31 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 259km south of Jaén at a depth of 27km under water in the Alboran Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jaén, Andalusia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jaén, Andalusia?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Jaén on the morning of March 29, 1954 at 07:17 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 88km south of Jaén at a depth of 626km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jaén since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jaén, Andalusia?
In the past 10 years, 142 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jaén. This averages to 14 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 26 days.
