Latest earthquakes near Santander, Cantabria today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Santander, Cantabria, Spain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Santander? If an earthquake is happening right now near Santander, it will show up within minutes.
Santander Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Santander, Cantabria in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Santander in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Santander 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 Santander
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Santander 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 Santander in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Santander, Cantabria 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 Santander.
Nearest earthquakes from Santander
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Santander, Cantabria. 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 Santander.
When was the last earthquake in Santander, Cantabria?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Santander on the afternoon of April 7, 2026 at 15:21 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 286km east of Santander at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Santander, Cantabria in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Santander, Cantabria?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Santander 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 Santander since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Santander, Cantabria?
In the past 10 years, 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Santander. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 406 days.
