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.
Barcelona Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 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 | 6 | 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.
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.
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 magnitude earthquake hit near Barcelona on the evening of July 7, 2026 at 20:57 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 77km south-east of Barcelona at a depth of 5km under water in the Balear Sea. 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, 6 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 608 days.
