Latest earthquakes near Basque Country, Spain today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Basque Country, Spain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Basque Country? If an earthquake is happening right now near Basque Country (also known as País Basc), it will show up within minutes.
Basque Country Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Basque Country, Spain in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Basque Country in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Basque Country 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 | 15 | 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 Basque Country
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Basque Country occurred on Aug 28, 2023 19:42 local time (Europe/Madrid timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 251 kilometers (156 mi) east-southeast of Donostia / San Sebastián, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Basque Country in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Basque Country, 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 Basque Country.
Earthquakes by city in Basque Country
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Basque Country, Spain.
Use this regional Basque Country earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Barakaldo, Algorta, Getxo, Irun, Santutxu, Portugalete, Santurtzi, Basauri, Errenteria, Leioa, Sestao, Galdakao, Durango, Eibar, Erandio, Zarautz, Arrasate / Mondragón, Hernani, Laudio / Llodio, Tolosa and Oria.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Basque Country.
When was the last earthquake in Basque Country, Spain?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Basque Country on the morning of January 4, 2026 at 07:42 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 286km south-southwest of Bilbao at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Basque Country, Spain in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Basque Country, Spain?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Basque Country on the evening of August 28, 2023 at 19:42 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 251km east-southeast of Donostia / San Sebastián at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Basque Country since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Basque Country, Spain?
In the past 10 years, 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Basque Country. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 243 days.
