Latest earthquakes near Cantabria, Spain today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cantabria, Spain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cantabria? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cantabria, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 12:42 Madrid) |
M 2.2 | 292 km E from Santander |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 10:07 Madrid) |
M 2.0 | 278 km E from Santander |
| 5 days ago (Mar 20 20:06 Madrid) |
M 2.2 | 285 km E from Santander |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 19:34 Madrid) |
M 2.0 | 227 km SE from Santander |
| 9 days ago (Mar 17 05:07 Madrid) |
M 2.2 | 293 km WSW from Santander |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 03:02 Madrid) |
M 2.1 | 274 km E from Santander |
| 14 days ago (Mar 12 19:24 Madrid) |
M 2.0 | 279 km SW from Santander |
| 14 days ago (Mar 11 23:48 Madrid) |
M 2.0 | 202 km ESE from Santander |
| 18 days ago (Mar 7 21:46 Madrid) |
M 2.0 | 259 km SE from Santander |
| 19 days ago (Mar 6 23:56 Madrid) |
M 2.4 | 233 km E from Santander |
| 20 days ago (Mar 6 10:35 Madrid) |
M 2.3 | 202 km ESE from Santander |
| 21 days ago (Mar 5 01:57 Madrid) |
M 2.6 | 274 km NNE from Santander |
| 25 days ago (Mar 1 15:01 Madrid) |
M 2.0 | 283 km E from Santander |
| 25 days ago (Mar 1 09:25 Madrid) |
M 2.6 | 270 km WSW from Santander |
| 25 days ago (Mar 1 07:25 Madrid) |
M 2.0 | 269 km WSW from Santander |
| 25 days ago (Mar 1 04:59 Madrid) |
M 2.3 | 268 km WSW from Santander |
| 25 days ago (Mar 1 04:30 Madrid) |
M 2.8 | 269 km WSW from Santander |
| 25 days ago (Mar 1 03:06 Madrid) |
M 2.0 | 201 km SE from Santander |
| 25 days ago (Mar 1 02:07 Madrid) |
M 2.6 | 269 km WSW from Santander |
| 50 days ago (Feb 4 03:52 Madrid) |
M 2.2 | 285 km E from Santander |
| 52 days ago (Feb 2 12:15 Madrid) |
M 2.3 | 106 km SE from Santander |
| 56 days ago (Jan 29 13:17 Madrid) |
M 2.2 | 146 km ESE from Santander |
| 56 days ago (Jan 29 03:38 Madrid) |
M 2.1 | 265 km E from Santander |
| 58 days ago (Jan 27 18:25 Madrid) |
M 2.0 | 246 km ESE from Santander |
| 61 days ago (Jan 23 23:52 Madrid) |
M 2.7 | 257 km E from Santander |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Cantabria
Cantabria Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cantabria, Spain in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Cantabria in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Cantabria 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 | 9 | 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 Cantabria
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cantabria occurred on Oct 1, 2020 00:02 local time (Europe/Madrid timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 196 kilometers (122 mi) east-southeast of Santander, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cantabria in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Cantabria, 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 Cantabria.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2020 00:02 (Madrid) |
M 4.6 | 196 km ESE from Santander |
| Oct 1, 2020 02:21 (Madrid) |
M 4.4 | 193 km ESE from Santander |
| May 11, 2016 12:45 (Madrid) |
M 4.2 | 260 km E from Santander |
| Sep 26, 2023 15:15 (Madrid) |
M 4.1 | 253 km SE from Santander |
| Mar 10, 2017 07:43 (Madrid) |
M 4.1 | 176 km ESE from Santander |
| Sep 30, 2023 14:46 (Madrid) |
M 4.0 | 217 km WSW from Santander |
| Jun 23, 2022 14:56 (Madrid) |
M 4.0 | 300 km SSE from Santander |
| Apr 20, 2018 10:34 (Madrid) |
M 4.0 | 88 km SW from Santander |
| Aug 5, 2015 18:26 (Madrid) |
M 4.0 | 243 km SE from Santander |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Cantabria
Earthquakes by city in Cantabria
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Cantabria, Spain.
Use this regional Cantabria earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Torrelavega, Castro-Urdiales, Camargo and El Astillero.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Cantabria.
When was the last earthquake in Cantabria, Spain?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Cantabria on the afternoon of March 23, 2025 at 12:42 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 292km east of Santander at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cantabria, Spain in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cantabria, Spain?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Cantabria on the night of October 1, 2020 at 00:02 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 196km east-southeast of Santander at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cantabria since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cantabria, Spain?
In the past 10 years, 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cantabria. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 406 days.
