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.
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.
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 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Galicia on the afternoon of December 19, 2024 at 12:37 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 92km north-east of Ourense at a depth of 20km 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.
