Latest earthquakes near Murcia, Spain today

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List of latest earthquakes near Murcia.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 2, 2024 22:31
(Madrid)
M 2.6 298 km WSW
from Murcia
Nov 1, 2024 04:18
(Madrid)
M 2.1 137 km SW
from Murcia
Oct 31, 2024 22:42
(Madrid)
M 2.2 298 km WSW
from Cartagena
Oct 31, 2024 22:41
(Madrid)
M 3.0 299 km WSW
from Cartagena
Oct 31, 2024 21:47
(Madrid)
M 2.4 276 km NNE
from Murcia
Oct 29, 2024 23:12
(Madrid)
M 2.4 11 km ESE
from Murcia
Oct 29, 2024 21:08
(Madrid)
M 2.0 136 km SW
from Murcia
Oct 29, 2024 19:45
(Madrid)
M 2.5 24 km SW
from Murcia
Oct 29, 2024 02:46
(Madrid)
M 2.6 174 km W
from Murcia
Oct 28, 2024 18:06
(Madrid)
M 2.9 160 km N
from Murcia
Oct 28, 2024 12:34
(Madrid)
M 2.0 163 km NW
from Murcia
Oct 26, 2024 06:04
(Madrid)
M 2.4 253 km WSW
from Murcia
Oct 24, 2024 19:13
(Madrid)
M 2.8 41 km SW
from Murcia
Oct 22, 2024 12:29
(Madrid)
M 2.7 175 km NW
from Murcia
Oct 22, 2024 12:16
(Madrid)
M 3.0 177 km NW
from Murcia
Oct 21, 2024 23:26
(Madrid)
M 2.1 259 km SW
from Murcia
Oct 21, 2024 10:55
(Madrid)
M 2.2 274 km NW
from Murcia
Oct 18, 2024 18:25
(Madrid)
M 2.2 175 km S
from Cartagena
Oct 17, 2024 06:37
(Madrid)
M 2.3 137 km NW
from Murcia
Oct 17, 2024 03:54
(Madrid)
M 2.9 231 km SW
from Murcia
Oct 15, 2024 19:56
(Madrid)
M 2.4 22 km ESE
from Murcia
Oct 14, 2024 22:49
(Madrid)
M 2.1 37 km E
from Murcia
Oct 14, 2024 12:19
(Madrid)
M 2.1 254 km SW
from Murcia
Oct 13, 2024 18:57
(Madrid)
M 2.0 173 km SW
from Murcia
Oct 13, 2024 15:49
(Madrid)
M 3.0 236 km SW
from Murcia

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Murcia

Murcia Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
4 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.6
Nov 2, 2024 22:31

Average

A total of 46 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Murcia, Spain in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Murcia with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Murcia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Murcia 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Murcia (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 46 100.0%
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 Murcia

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 4.9
On Jan 31, 2016 17:25.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.8
On Mar 29, 1954 07:17.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Murcia occurred on Jan 31, 2016 17:25 local time (Europe/Madrid timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 230 kilometers (143 mi) south-west of Murcia, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Murcia in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Mar 29, 1954 07:17, 246 kilometers (153 mi) south-west of Murcia. It is the strongest earthquake near Murcia in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Murcia, 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 Murcia.

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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Murcia.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jan 31, 2016 17:25
(Madrid)
M 4.9 230 km SW
from Murcia
Jul 11, 2017 05:18
(Madrid)
M 4.8 247 km S
from Murcia
Apr 23, 2018 17:48
(Madrid)
M 4.7 243 km SSE
from Murcia
Jun 26, 2022 21:17
(Madrid)
M 4.6 240 km SSE
from Murcia
Aug 12, 2021 23:25
(Madrid)
M 4.6 247 km WSW
from Murcia
Feb 14, 2024 14:33
(Madrid)
M 4.6 287 km SSE
from Murcia
Feb 23, 2015 17:16
(Madrid)
M 4.5 179 km NW
from Murcia
Aug 9, 2020 01:00
(Madrid)
M 4.5 283 km ESE
from Cartagena
Oct 18, 2019 17:54
(Madrid)
M 4.5 274 km S
from Murcia
Jun 29, 2019 21:26
(Madrid)
M 4.5 146 km WSW
from Murcia

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Murcia

Earthquakes by city in Murcia

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Murcia, Spain.

Use this regional Murcia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Lorca, Molina de Segura, Alcantarilla, Torre-Pacheco, Mazarrón, Cieza, Yecla, Águilas, San Javier, Atamaría, Totana, Caravaca, Jumilla, San Pedro del Pinatar, Las Torres de Cotillas, Alhama de Murcia, Archena, La Unión, Mula, Los Alcázares and Santomera.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Murcia.

When was the last earthquake in Murcia, Spain?

A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Murcia on the evening of November 2, 2024 at 22:31 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 298km west-southwest of Murcia at a depth of 68km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Murcia, Spain in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Murcia, Spain?

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Murcia on the morning of March 29, 1954 at 07:17 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 246km west-southwest of Murcia at a depth of 626km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Murcia since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Murcia, Spain?

In the past 10 years, 46 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Murcia. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 79 days.