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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5 hours ago (Mar 26 12:13 Madrid) |
M 2.0 | 143 km WSW from Alicante |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 11:49 Madrid) |
M 2.8 | 190 km SSW from Torrevieja |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 11:01 Madrid) |
M 2.1 | 265 km SW from Alicante |
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 03:14 Madrid) |
M 2.1 | 89 km WSW from Torrevieja |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 17:28 Madrid) |
M 3.0 | 240 km SSE from Alicante |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 15:39 Madrid) |
M 2.4 | 199 km SW from Valencia |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 11:08 Madrid) |
M 2.2 | 251 km W from Alicante |
| 3 days ago (Mar 22 20:52 Madrid) |
M 2.5 | 25 km W from Torrevieja |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 00:37 Madrid) |
M 2.0 | 294 km WSW from Alicante |
| 4 days ago (Mar 21 19:18 Madrid) |
M 2.1 | 299 km NNE from Castelló de la Plana |
| 6 days ago (Mar 19 22:35 Madrid) |
M 2.2 | 296 km SW from Alicante |
| 6 days ago (Mar 19 19:34 Madrid) |
M 2.0 | 270 km NW from Castelló de la Plana |
| 9 days ago (Mar 17 14:10 Madrid) |
M 2.3 | 288 km WSW from Valencia |
| 9 days ago (Mar 16 19:55 Madrid) |
M 3.0 | 283 km SSE from Alicante |
| 10 days ago (Mar 16 12:09 Madrid) |
M 2.0 | 250 km W from Alicante |
| 10 days ago (Mar 16 03:30 Madrid) |
M 2.5 | 250 km W from Alicante |
| 11 days ago (Mar 14 21:43 Madrid) |
M 2.3 | 182 km SW from Elche |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 02:13 Madrid) |
M 2.5 | 49 km WNW from Elche |
| 13 days ago (Mar 13 10:31 Madrid) |
M 2.1 | 183 km WSW from Alicante |
| 13 days ago (Mar 13 02:17 Madrid) |
M 2.0 | 199 km SW from Alicante |
| 14 days ago (Mar 12 16:46 Madrid) |
M 2.3 | 55 km WNW from Elche |
| 14 days ago (Mar 12 04:57 Madrid) |
M 2.5 | 53 km N from Castelló de la Plana |
| 15 days ago (Mar 11 07:28 Madrid) |
M 2.3 | 254 km NE from Valencia |
| 15 days ago (Mar 10 22:42 Madrid) |
M 2.3 | 254 km NE from Valencia |
| 15 days ago (Mar 10 22:13 Madrid) |
M 3.0 | 250 km NE from Valencia |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Valencia
Valencia Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 46 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 5 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 | 45 | 97.83% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 2.17% |
| 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 Dec 16, 2024 01:09 local time (Europe/Madrid timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 269 kilometers (167 mi) south-east of Alicante, at a depth of 9 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-east of Elche. It is the strongest earthquake near Valencia in the past 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2024 01:09 (Madrid) |
M 5.0 | 269 km SE from Alicante |
| Jan 31, 2016 17:25 (Madrid) |
M 4.9 | 299 km SW from Alicante |
| Jul 11, 2017 05:18 (Madrid) |
M 4.8 | 286 km SSW from Elche |
| Apr 23, 2018 17:48 (Madrid) |
M 4.7 | 263 km S from Alicante |
| Jun 26, 2022 21:17 (Madrid) |
M 4.6 | 271 km S from Alicante |
| Feb 14, 2024 14:33 (Madrid) |
M 4.6 | 273 km SSE from Torrevieja |
| Aug 28, 2023 19:42 (Madrid) |
M 4.6 | 300 km NNE from Castelló de la Plana |
| Aug 12, 2021 23:25 (Madrid) |
M 4.6 | 293 km WSW from Elche |
| Oct 18, 2019 17:54 (Madrid) |
M 4.5 | 276 km S from Torrevieja |
| Aug 9, 2020 01:00 (Madrid) |
M 4.5 | 287 km SE from Alicante |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 magnitude earthquake hit near Valencia on the afternoon of March 26, 2025 at 12:13 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 143km west-southwest of Alicante at a depth of 25km 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, 46 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Valencia. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 79 days.
