Latest earthquakes near Donostia / San Sebastián, Basque Country today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Donostia / San Sebastián, Basque Country, Spain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Donostia / San Sebastián? If an earthquake is happening right now near Donostia / San Sebastián (also known as Sant Sebastià), it will show up within minutes.
Donostia / San Sebastián Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Donostia / San Sebastián, Basque Country 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 Donostia / San Sebastián in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Donostia / San Sebastián 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 | 13 | 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 Donostia / San Sebastián
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Donostia / San Sebastián 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 Donostia / San Sebastián in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Donostia / San Sebastián, 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 Donostia / San Sebastián.
Nearest earthquakes from Donostia / San Sebastián
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Donostia / San Sebastián, 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 Donostia / San Sebastián.
When was the last earthquake in Donostia / San Sebastián, Basque Country?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Donostia / San Sebastián on the morning of December 13, 2025 at 10:44 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 83km south-east of Donostia / San Sebastián at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Donostia / San Sebastián, Basque Country in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Donostia / San Sebastián, Basque Country?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Donostia / San Sebastián 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 Donostia / San Sebastián since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Donostia / San Sebastián, Basque Country?
In the past 10 years, 13 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Donostia / San Sebastián. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 281 days.
