Latest earthquakes near Cartagena, Murcia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cartagena, Murcia, Spain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cartagena? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cartagena (also known as كارتاخينا), it will show up within minutes.
Cartagena Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 51 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cartagena, Murcia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Cartagena in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Cartagena 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 | 51 | 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 Cartagena
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cartagena occurred on Jan 31, 2016 17:25 local time (Europe/Madrid timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 215 kilometers (134 mi) west-southwest of Cartagena, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cartagena in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Mar 29, 1954 07:17, 242 kilometers (150 mi) west-southwest of Cartagena. It is the strongest earthquake near Cartagena 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 Cartagena, Murcia 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 Cartagena.
Nearest earthquakes from Cartagena
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Cartagena, Murcia. 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 Cartagena.
When was the last earthquake in Cartagena, Murcia?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Cartagena on the afternoon of May 15, 2024 at 17:33 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 216km northwest of Cartagena at a depth of 25km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cartagena, Murcia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cartagena, Murcia?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Cartagena on the morning of March 29, 1954 at 07:17 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 242km west-southwest of Cartagena at a depth of 626km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cartagena since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cartagena, Murcia?
In the past 10 years, 51 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cartagena. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 72 days.
