Latest earthquakes near Tarragona, Catalonia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tarragona, Catalonia, Spain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tarragona? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tarragona, it will show up within minutes.
Tarragona Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tarragona, Catalonia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tarragona in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Tarragona 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 | 11 | 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 Tarragona
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tarragona occurred on Aug 28, 2023 19:42 local time (Europe/Madrid timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 164 kilometers (102 mi) north of Tarragona, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tarragona in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Tarragona, 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 Tarragona.
Nearest earthquakes from Tarragona
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tarragona, 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 Tarragona.
When was the last earthquake in Tarragona, Catalonia?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tarragona on the evening of May 20, 2024 at 23:19 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 11km south-southeast of Tarragona at a depth of 0km under water in the Balear Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tarragona, Catalonia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tarragona, Catalonia?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Tarragona on the evening of August 28, 2023 at 19:42 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 164km north of Tarragona at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tarragona since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tarragona, Catalonia?
In the past 10 years, 11 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tarragona. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 332 days.
