Latest earthquakes near Barcelona, Catalonia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Barcelona, Catalonia, Spain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Barcelona? If an earthquake is happening right now near Barcelona, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 12:42 Madrid) |
M 2.2 | 269 km NW from Barcelona |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 10:07 Madrid) |
M 2.0 | 283 km NW from Barcelona |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 19:18 Madrid) |
M 2.1 | 173 km NW from Barcelona |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 20:06 Madrid) |
M 2.2 | 274 km NW from Barcelona |
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 05:43 Madrid) |
M 3.1 | 251 km NW from Barcelona |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 11:05 Madrid) |
M 2.3 | 110 km NE from Barcelona |
| 12 days ago (Mar 15 00:56 Madrid) |
M 2.1 | 217 km NNE from Barcelona |
| 13 days ago (Mar 14 03:02 Madrid) |
M 2.1 | 283 km NW from Barcelona |
| 15 days ago (Mar 12 04:57 Madrid) |
M 2.5 | 218 km WSW from Barcelona |
| 16 days ago (Mar 11 07:28 Madrid) |
M 2.3 | 50 km SSW from Barcelona |
| 16 days ago (Mar 10 22:42 Madrid) |
M 2.3 | 50 km SW from Barcelona |
| 16 days ago (Mar 10 22:13 Madrid) |
M 3.0 | 56 km SSW from Barcelona |
| 16 days ago (Mar 10 20:30 Madrid) |
M 2.7 | 56 km SSW from Barcelona |
| 16 days ago (Mar 10 16:59 Madrid) |
M 2.0 | 51 km SW from Barcelona |
| 19 days ago (Mar 7 13:48 Madrid) |
M 2.3 | 86 km S from Barcelona |
| 21 days ago (Mar 5 11:57 Madrid) |
M 2.0 | 175 km NNE from Barcelona |
| 22 days ago (Mar 4 11:33 Madrid) |
M 2.3 | 37 km WSW from Barcelona |
| 22 days ago (Mar 4 09:39 Madrid) |
M 2.5 | 227 km NE from Barcelona |
| 24 days ago (Mar 2 20:23 Madrid) |
M 2.5 | 192 km SW from Barcelona |
| 24 days ago (Mar 2 17:29 Madrid) |
M 2.1 | 174 km N from Barcelona |
| 25 days ago (Mar 1 15:01 Madrid) |
M 2.0 | 279 km NW from Barcelona |
| 25 days ago (Mar 1 08:40 Madrid) |
M 2.1 | 250 km NW from Barcelona |
| 27 days ago (Feb 27 11:51 Madrid) |
M 2.0 | 265 km N from Barcelona |
| 28 days ago (Feb 26 13:02 Madrid) |
M 2.0 | 155 km NNE from Barcelona |
| 34 days ago (Feb 20 13:23 Madrid) |
M 2.0 | 228 km N from Barcelona |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Barcelona
Barcelona Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Barcelona, Catalonia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Barcelona in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Barcelona 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 | 8 | 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 Barcelona
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Barcelona 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 Barcelona in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Barcelona, Catalonia 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 Barcelona.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2023 19:42 (Madrid) |
M 4.6 | 166 km NW from Barcelona |
| May 21, 2024 11:23 (Madrid) |
M 4.2 | 247 km NW from Barcelona |
| May 11, 2016 12:45 (Madrid) |
M 4.2 | 297 km NW from Barcelona |
| Oct 29, 2015 01:37 (Madrid) |
M 4.1 | 123 km NE from Barcelona |
| Apr 17, 2023 15:28 (Madrid) |
M 4.0 | 232 km NW from Barcelona |
| Feb 1, 2022 03:03 (Madrid) |
M 4.0 | 138 km NNW from Barcelona |
| Oct 17, 2018 04:51 (Madrid) |
M 4.0 | 294 km SW from Barcelona |
| Feb 14, 2018 09:26 (Madrid) |
M 4.0 | 164 km NW from Barcelona |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Barcelona
Nearest earthquakes from Barcelona
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Barcelona, Catalonia. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2015 01:37 (Madrid) |
M 4.1 | 123 km NE from Barcelona |
| Feb 1, 2022 03:03 (Madrid) |
M 4.0 | 138 km NNW from Barcelona |
| Feb 14, 2018 09:26 (Madrid) |
M 4.0 | 164 km NW from Barcelona |
| Aug 28, 2023 19:42 (Madrid) |
M 4.6 | 166 km NW from Barcelona |
| Apr 17, 2023 15:28 (Madrid) |
M 4.0 | 232 km NW from Barcelona |
| May 21, 2024 11:23 (Madrid) |
M 4.2 | 247 km NW from Barcelona |
| Oct 17, 2018 04:51 (Madrid) |
M 4.0 | 294 km SW from Barcelona |
| May 11, 2016 12:45 (Madrid) |
M 4.2 | 297 km NW from Barcelona |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Barcelona
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Barcelona.
When was the last earthquake in Barcelona, Catalonia?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Barcelona on the afternoon of March 23, 2025 at 12:42 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 269km northwest of Barcelona at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Barcelona, Catalonia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Barcelona, Catalonia?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Barcelona 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 Barcelona since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Barcelona, Catalonia?
In the past 10 years, 8 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Barcelona. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 456 days.
