Latest earthquakes near Extremadura, Spain today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Extremadura, Spain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Extremadura? If an earthquake is happening right now near Extremadura (also known as Estremadura), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Extremadura Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Extremadura. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Extremadura and elsewhere.
Aug 26, 2024 06:11AM
On Monday Night an Unusually powerful M5.4 Earthquake struck in the North Atlantic Ocean near Lisbon (Portugal).
Extremadura Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Extremadura, Spain in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Extremadura in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Extremadura 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 | 13 | 92.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 7.14% |
| 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 Extremadura
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Extremadura occurred on Aug 26, 2024 06:11 local time (Europe/Madrid timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 240 kilometers (149 mi) west-southwest of Badajoz, at a depth of 7 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Extremadura in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6 earthquake struck on Apr 23, 1909 17:39, 175 kilometers (109 mi) west-southwest of Badajoz. It is the strongest earthquake near Extremadura in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Extremadura, 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 Extremadura.
Earthquakes by city in Extremadura
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Extremadura, Spain.
Use this regional Extremadura earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Cáceres, Mérida, Plasencia, Don Benito, Almendralejo, Villanueva de la Serena, Navalmoral de la Mata, Zafra and Montijo.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Extremadura.
When was the last earthquake in Extremadura, Spain?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Extremadura on the night of December 21, 2024 at 05:10 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 263km south of Badajoz at a depth of 29km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Extremadura, Spain in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Extremadura, Spain?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Extremadura on the afternoon of April 23, 1909 at 17:39 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 175km west of Badajoz at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Extremadura since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Extremadura, Spain?
In the past 10 years, 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Extremadura. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 261 days.
