Latest earthquakes near Murcia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Murcia, Spain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Murcia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Murcia (also known as مرسية), it will show up within minutes.
Murcia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 39 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Murcia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 3 earthquakes per year
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 39 | 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
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Murcia occurred on Dec 16, 2024 01:09 local time (Europe/Madrid timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 278 kilometers (173 mi) south-east of Murcia, at a depth of 16 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-east 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 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.
Nearest earthquakes from Murcia
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to 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 Murcia.
When was the last earthquake in Murcia?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Murcia on the morning of December 19, 2024 at 09:12 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 214km northwest of Murcia at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Murcia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Murcia?
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?
In the past 10 years, 39 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Murcia. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 94 days.
