Latest earthquakes near Leganés, Madrid today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Leganés, Madrid, Spain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Leganés? If an earthquake is happening right now near Leganés, it will show up within minutes.
Leganés Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Leganés, Madrid in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Leganés in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Leganés 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 | 9 | 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 Leganés
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Leganés occurred on Oct 18, 2018 19:57 local time (Europe/Madrid timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 278 kilometers (173 mi) south of Leganés, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Leganés in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-4.5 earthquake struck on Feb 23, 2015 17:16, 169 kilometers (105 mi) south of Leganés. It is the strongest earthquake near Leganés in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Leganés, Madrid 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 Leganés.
Nearest earthquakes from Leganés
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Leganés, Madrid. 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 Leganés.
When was the last earthquake in Leganés, Madrid?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Leganés on the night of March 1, 2025 at 03:06 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 225km north-northeast of Leganés at a depth of 0km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Leganés, Madrid in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Leganés, Madrid?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Leganés on the afternoon of February 23, 2015 at 17:16 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 169km south-east of Leganés at a depth of 8km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Leganés since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Leganés, Madrid?
In the past 10 years, 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Leganés. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 406 days.
