Latest earthquakes near Valencia, Spain today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Valencia, Spain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Valencia? If an earthquake is happening right now near Valencia, it will show up within minutes.
Valencia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 43 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Valencia, Spain in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Valencia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Valencia 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 | 41 | 95.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 4.65% |
| 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 Valencia
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Valencia occurred on Jul 14, 2025 07:13 local time (Europe/Madrid timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.2 and struck 197 kilometers (122 mi) south-southwest of Elche, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Valencia in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Mar 29, 1954 07:17, 293 kilometers (182 mi) south-southwest of Elche. It is the strongest earthquake near Valencia in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Valencia, 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 Valencia.
Earthquakes by city in Valencia
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Valencia, Spain.
Use this regional Valencia earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Orihuela, Gandia, Torrent, Benidorm, Sagunto, Paterna, Grao de Murviedro, Alcoy, San Vicent del Raspeig, Elda, Vila-real, Alzira, Mislata, Denia, Burjassot, Ontinyent, Villena, Burriana, Villajoyosa, Santa Pola and Manises.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Valencia.
When was the last earthquake in Valencia, Spain?
A 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Valencia on the morning of January 7, 2026 at 09:18 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 229km west of Valencia at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Valencia, Spain in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Valencia, Spain?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Valencia on the morning of March 29, 1954 at 07:17 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 293km west-southwest of Elche at a depth of 626km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Valencia since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Valencia, Spain?
In the past 10 years, 43 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Valencia. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 85 days.
