Latest earthquakes near Bilbao, Basque Country today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bilbao, Basque Country, Spain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bilbao? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bilbao, it will show up within minutes.
Bilbao Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bilbao, Basque Country in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bilbao in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Bilbao 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 | 11 | 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 Bilbao
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bilbao occurred on Oct 1, 2020 00:02 local time (Europe/Madrid timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 122 kilometers (76 mi) east-southeast of Bilbao, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bilbao in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Bilbao, Basque Country 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 Bilbao.
Nearest earthquakes from Bilbao
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bilbao, Basque Country. 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 Bilbao.
When was the last earthquake in Bilbao, Basque Country?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Bilbao on the morning of May 16, 2025 at 09:22 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 212km east of Bilbao at a depth of 9km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bilbao, Basque Country in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bilbao, Basque Country?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Bilbao on the night of October 1, 2020 at 00:02 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 122km east-southeast of Bilbao at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bilbao since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bilbao, Basque Country?
In the past 10 years, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bilbao. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 332 days.
