Latest earthquakes near Catalonia, Spain today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Catalonia, Spain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Catalonia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Catalonia (also known as Cataluña), it will show up within minutes.
Catalonia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Catalonia, Spain in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Catalonia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Catalonia 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 | 12 | 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 Catalonia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Catalonia occurred on Aug 28, 2023 19:42 local time (Europe/Madrid timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 166 kilometers (103 mi) north-west of Barcelona, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Catalonia in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Catalonia, 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 Catalonia.
Earthquakes by city in Catalonia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Catalonia, Spain.
- Badalona
- Barcelona
- Ciutat Vella (Ciutat Vella de Barcelona)
- Eixample (Eixample de Barcelona)
- Gràcia
- Horta-Guinardó
- L'Hospitalet de Llobregat (l'Hospitalet)
- Lleida
- Mataró
- Nou Barris
- Reus
- Sabadell
- Sant Andreu (Sant Andreu de Palomar)
- Sant Martí (Districte de Sant Martí)
- Santa Coloma de Gramenet
- Sants-Montjuïc
- Sarrià-Sant Gervasi (sant gervasi)
- Tarragona
- Terrassa
Use this regional Catalonia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Girona, Cornellà de Llobregat, Sant Boi de Llobregat, Les Corts, Sant Cugat del Vallès, Manresa, Rubí, Viladecans, Vilanova i la Geltrú, El Prat de Llobregat, Castelldefels, Granollers, Cerdanyola del Vallès, la Nova Esquerra de l'Eixample, Barri de Sant Andreu, Mollet del Vallès, Sagrada Família, la Vila de Gràcia, el Raval, Sant Gervasi - Galvany and Barri de les Corts.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Catalonia.
When was the last earthquake in Catalonia, Spain?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Catalonia on the afternoon of January 7, 2026 at 12:06 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 250km north-northeast of Barcelona at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Catalonia, Spain in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Catalonia, Spain?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Catalonia on the evening of August 28, 2023 at 19:42 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 166km northwest of Barcelona at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Catalonia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Catalonia, Spain?
In the past 10 years, 12 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Catalonia. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 304 days.
