Latest earthquakes near Vigo, Galicia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Vigo, Galicia, Spain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Vigo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Vigo, it will show up within minutes.
Vigo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Vigo, Galicia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Vigo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Vigo 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 | 4 | 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 Vigo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Vigo 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 Vigo in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Vigo, Galicia 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 Vigo.
Nearest earthquakes from Vigo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Vigo, Galicia. 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 Vigo.
When was the last earthquake in Vigo, Galicia?
A 2.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Vigo on the afternoon of May 10, 2024 at 14:00 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 77km north-northwest of Vigo at a depth of 11km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Vigo, Galicia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Vigo, Galicia?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Vigo 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 Vigo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Vigo, Galicia?
In the past 10 years, 4 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Vigo. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 913 days.
