Latest earthquakes near Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia, Spain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jerez de la Frontera? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jerez de la Frontera (also known as شريش), it will show up within minutes.
Jerez de la Frontera Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 148 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jerez de la Frontera, 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 Jerez de la Frontera roughly every 24 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jerez de la Frontera in 2016. A total of 53 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jerez de la Frontera 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 Jerez de la Frontera in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Jerez de la Frontera 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 | 136 | 91.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 7.43% |
| 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 Jerez de la Frontera
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jerez de la Frontera occurred on Jan 25, 2016 05:22 local time (Europe/Madrid timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 249 kilometers (155 mi) east-southeast of Jerez de la Frontera, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jerez de la Frontera in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Mar 29, 1954 07:17, 227 kilometers (141 mi) east-southeast of Jerez de la Frontera. It is the strongest earthquake near Jerez de la Frontera 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 Jerez de la Frontera, 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 Jerez de la Frontera.
Nearest earthquakes from Jerez de la Frontera
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jerez de la Frontera, 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 Jerez de la Frontera.
When was the last earthquake in Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Jerez de la Frontera on the night of May 20, 2024 at 02:31 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 266km east-southeast of Jerez de la Frontera at a depth of 27km under water in the Alboran Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Jerez de la Frontera on the morning of March 29, 1954 at 07:17 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 227km east of Jerez de la Frontera at a depth of 626km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jerez de la Frontera since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jerez de la Frontera, Andalusia?
In the past 10 years, 148 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jerez de la Frontera. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 25 days.
