Latest earthquakes near Madrid today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Madrid, Spain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Madrid? If an earthquake is happening right now near Madrid, it will show up within minutes.
Madrid Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Madrid in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Madrid in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Madrid 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 |
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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 Madrid
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Madrid occurred on Feb 23, 2015 17:16 local time (Europe/Madrid timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.5 and struck 175 kilometers (109 mi) south-southeast of Madrid, at a depth of 8 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Madrid in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near 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 Madrid.
Nearest earthquakes from Madrid
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to 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 Madrid.
When was the last earthquake in Madrid?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Madrid on the afternoon of May 15, 2024 at 17:33 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 197km south-southeast of Madrid at a depth of 25km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Madrid in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Madrid?
A 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Madrid on the afternoon of February 23, 2015 at 17:16 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 175km south-southeast of Madrid at a depth of 8km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Madrid since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Madrid?
In the past 10 years, 9 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Madrid. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 406 days.