Latest earthquakes near Marbella, Andalusia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Marbella, Andalusia, Spain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Marbella? If an earthquake is happening right now near Marbella (also known as ماربيا), it will show up within minutes.
Marbella Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 154 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Marbella, Andalusia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 15 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Marbella roughly every 23 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Marbella in 2016. A total of 53 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Marbella 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 Marbella in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Marbella 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 | 142 | 92.21% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 7.14% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.65% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Marbella
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Marbella occurred on Jan 25, 2016 05:22 local time (Europe/Madrid timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 145 kilometers (90 mi) south-east of Marbella, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Marbella in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Mar 29, 1954 07:17, 125 kilometers (78 mi) south-east of Marbella. It is the strongest earthquake near Marbella 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 Marbella, 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 Marbella.
Nearest earthquakes from Marbella
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Marbella, 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 Marbella.
When was the last earthquake in Marbella, Andalusia?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Marbella on the night of May 20, 2024 at 02:31 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 166km south-east of Marchbella at a depth of 27km under water in the Alboran Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Marbella, Andalusia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Marbella, Andalusia?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Marbella on the morning of March 29, 1954 at 07:17 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 125km east-northeast of Marchbella at a depth of 626km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Marbella since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Marbella, Andalusia?
In the past 10 years, 154 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Marbella. This averages to 15 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 24 days.
