Latest earthquakes near Balearic Islands, Spain today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Balearic Islands, Spain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Balearic Islands? If an earthquake is happening right now near Balearic Islands (also known as Baleares), it will show up within minutes.
Balearic Islands Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Balearic Islands, Spain in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Balearic Islands in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Balearic Islands 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 | 8 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Balearic Islands
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Balearic Islands occurred on Dec 31, 2020 06:42 local time (Europe/Madrid timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.3 and struck 225 kilometers (140 mi) east of Palma, at a depth of 60 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Balearic Islands in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-4.6 earthquake struck on Aug 1, 2014 06:26, 282 kilometers (175 mi) east of Palma. It is the strongest earthquake near Balearic Islands in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Balearic Islands, Spain 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 Balearic Islands.
Earthquakes by city in Balearic Islands
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Balearic Islands, Spain.
Use this regional Balearic Islands earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Calvià, Ibiza, Manacor, Llucmajor, Marratxí, Santa Eulària des Riu, Inca, Ciutadella, Maó, Sant Antoni de Portmany, Alcúdia, Felanitx and Pollença.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Balearic Islands.
When was the last earthquake in Balearic Islands, Spain?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Balearic Islands on the afternoon of January 12, 2025 at 15:13 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 278km west-southwest of Palma at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Balearic Islands, Spain in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Balearic Islands, Spain?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Balearic Islands on the morning of August 1, 2014 at 06:26 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 282km south of Palma at a depth of 2km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Western Basin. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Balearic Islands since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Balearic Islands, Spain?
In the past 10 years, 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Balearic Islands. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 456 days.
