Latest earthquakes near Galicia, Spain today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Galicia, Spain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Galicia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Galicia, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 10:06 Madrid) |
M 2.1 | 24 km WSW from Ourense |
| 9 days ago (Mar 17 05:07 Madrid) |
M 2.2 | 62 km NE from Ourense |
| 13 days ago (Mar 12 23:57 Madrid) |
M 2.0 | 77 km NW from Vigo |
| 13 days ago (Mar 12 19:24 Madrid) |
M 2.0 | 177 km ESE from Ourense |
| 18 days ago (Mar 8 13:12 Madrid) |
M 2.0 | 78 km ESE from A Coruña |
| 18 days ago (Mar 8 11:58 Madrid) |
M 2.0 | 34 km S from Ourense |
| 21 days ago (Mar 5 02:27 Madrid) |
M 2.4 | 23 km NNE from Vigo |
| 23 days ago (Mar 2 22:42 Madrid) |
M 2.0 | 285 km S from Vigo |
| 24 days ago (Mar 2 13:19 Madrid) |
M 2.3 | 37 km SSW from A Coruña |
| 25 days ago (Mar 1 14:55 Madrid) |
M 3.2 | 101 km WNW from A Coruña |
| 25 days ago (Mar 1 09:25 Madrid) |
M 2.6 | 97 km E from Ourense |
| 25 days ago (Mar 1 07:25 Madrid) |
M 2.0 | 96 km E from Ourense |
| 25 days ago (Mar 1 04:59 Madrid) |
M 2.3 | 97 km E from Ourense |
| 25 days ago (Mar 1 04:30 Madrid) |
M 2.8 | 95 km E from Ourense |
| 25 days ago (Mar 1 02:07 Madrid) |
M 2.6 | 95 km E from Ourense |
| 34 days ago (Feb 20 15:20 Madrid) |
M 2.0 | 26 km WSW from Ourense |
| 35 days ago (Feb 19 15:37 Madrid) |
M 2.1 | 42 km SSE from Ourense |
| 35 days ago (Feb 19 11:43 Madrid) |
M 2.8 | 40 km SSE from Ourense |
| 39 days ago (Feb 15 10:09 Madrid) |
M 3.1 | 249 km SSW from Vigo |
| 46 days ago (Feb 8 04:00 Madrid) |
M 2.5 | 75 km SE from Ourense |
| 47 days ago (Feb 6 21:15 Madrid) |
M 2.3 | 63 km ESE from Ourense |
| 60 days ago (Jan 25 13:58 Madrid) |
M 2.2 | 19 km W from Ourense |
| 61 days ago (Jan 24 04:57 Madrid) |
M 2.2 | 62 km SSW from A Coruña |
| 69 days ago (Jan 15 17:12 Madrid) |
M 2.2 | 76 km SE from Ourense |
| 71 days ago (Jan 14 14:39 Madrid) |
M 2.1 | 99 km NE from Ourense |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Galicia
Galicia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Galicia, Spain in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Galicia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Galicia 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 Galicia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Galicia occurred on Sep 4, 2018 08:12 local time (Europe/Madrid timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.8 and struck 276 kilometers (171 mi) south-southwest of Vigo, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Galicia in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Galicia, 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 Galicia.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2018 08:12 (Madrid) |
M 4.8 | 276 km SSW from Vigo |
| Jun 24, 2023 13:45 (Madrid) |
M 4.4 | 286 km WNW from A Coruña |
| Oct 29, 2021 06:32 (Madrid) |
M 4.2 | 109 km NNE from A Coruña |
| Sep 30, 2023 14:46 (Madrid) |
M 4.0 | 183 km ESE from A Coruña |
| Aug 21, 2018 02:28 (Madrid) |
M 4.0 | 44 km NNE from Ourense |
| Apr 20, 2018 10:34 (Madrid) |
M 4.0 | 276 km ENE from Ourense |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Galicia
Earthquakes by city in Galicia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Galicia, Spain.
Use this regional Galicia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Lugo, Santiago de Compostela, Pontevedra, Ferrol, Narón, Vilagarcía de Arousa, Oleiros, Carballo, Arteixo, Redondela, Culleredo, Ribeira, Santa Uxía de Ribeira, Amés, Marín, Cangas do Morrazo, Cambre, Ponteareas, A Estrada, Lalín and Monforte de Lemos.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Galicia.
When was the last earthquake in Galicia, Spain?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Galicia on the morning of March 20, 2025 at 10:06 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 24km west-southwest of Ourense at a depth of 14km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Galicia, Spain in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Galicia, Spain?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Galicia on the morning of September 4, 2018 at 08:12 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 276km south-southwest of Vigo at a depth of 10km under water in the North Atlantic Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Galicia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Galicia, Spain?
In the past 10 years, 6 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Galicia. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 608 days.
