Latest earthquakes near León, Castille and León today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near León, Castille and León, Spain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in León? If an earthquake is happening right now near León, it will show up within minutes.
León Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of León, Castille and León in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of León in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near León 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 | 4 | 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 León
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near León occurred on Oct 29, 2021 06:32 local time (Europe/Madrid timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 248 kilometers (154 mi) north-west of León, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near León in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near León, Castille and León 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 León.
Nearest earthquakes from León
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to León, Castille and León. 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 León.
When was the last earthquake in León, Castille and León?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near León on the morning of May 20, 2024 at 10:35 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 144km west-northwest of León at a depth of 12km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near León, Castille and León in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near León, Castille and León?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near León on the morning of October 29, 2021 at 06:32 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 248km northwest of León at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near León since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near León, Castille and León?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from León. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
