Latest earthquakes near Badajoz, Extremadura today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Badajoz, Extremadura, Spain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Badajoz? If an earthquake is happening right now near Badajoz, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Badajoz Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Badajoz. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Badajoz 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).
Badajoz Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Badajoz, Extremadura 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 Badajoz in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Badajoz 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 Badajoz
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Badajoz 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 Badajoz 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 Badajoz 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 Badajoz, Extremadura 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 Badajoz.
Nearest earthquakes from Badajoz
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Badajoz, Extremadura. 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 Badajoz.
When was the last earthquake in Badajoz, Extremadura?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Badajoz 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 Badajoz, Extremadura in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Badajoz, Extremadura?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Badajoz 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 Badajoz since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Badajoz, Extremadura?
In the past 10 years, 14 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Badajoz. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 261 days.
