Latest earthquakes near Valencia, Spain today

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List of latest earthquakes near Valencia.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 10, 2024 12:24
(Madrid)
M 2.2 296 km SW
from Torrevieja
Nov 10, 2024 09:37
(Madrid)
M 2.1 280 km SW
from Valencia
Nov 8, 2024 06:51
(Madrid)
M 3.3 287 km WSW
from Alicante
Nov 8, 2024 03:56
(Madrid)
M 2.2 163 km SW
from Alicante
Nov 7, 2024 22:10
(Madrid)
M 2.3 281 km WSW
from Alicante
Nov 7, 2024 21:12
(Madrid)
M 2.2 292 km W
from Elche
Nov 7, 2024 05:32
(Madrid)
M 2.1 76 km E
from Alicante
Nov 7, 2024 05:06
(Madrid)
M 2.2 255 km WNW
from Valencia
Nov 7, 2024 03:30
(Madrid)
M 2.0 249 km NE
from Castelló de la Plana
Nov 7, 2024 00:57
(Madrid)
M 2.1 77 km E
from Alicante
Nov 7, 2024 00:28
(Madrid)
M 2.2 79 km E
from Alicante
Nov 6, 2024 06:04
(Madrid)
M 2.8 200 km SW
from Alicante
Nov 6, 2024 02:27
(Madrid)
M 2.1 291 km WSW
from Elche
Nov 4, 2024 20:11
(Madrid)
M 2.3 49 km SW
from Valencia
Nov 4, 2024 19:43
(Madrid)
M 2.3 298 km WSW
from Torrevieja
Nov 4, 2024 14:41
(Madrid)
M 2.2 71 km WSW
from Elche
Nov 4, 2024 14:39
(Madrid)
M 2.2 71 km WSW
from Elche
Nov 1, 2024 04:18
(Madrid)
M 2.1 186 km SW
from Elche
Oct 31, 2024 21:47
(Madrid)
M 2.4 38 km N
from Castelló de la Plana
Oct 29, 2024 23:12
(Madrid)
M 2.4 30 km W
from Torrevieja
Oct 29, 2024 21:08
(Madrid)
M 2.0 185 km SW
from Elche
Oct 29, 2024 19:45
(Madrid)
M 2.5 72 km SW
from Elche
Oct 29, 2024 02:46
(Madrid)
M 2.6 299 km SW
from Valencia
Oct 28, 2024 18:06
(Madrid)
M 2.9 65 km W
from Valencia
Oct 28, 2024 12:34
(Madrid)
M 2.0 197 km WNW
from Alicante

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Valencia

Valencia Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
5 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.2
Nov 10, 2024 12:24

Average

A total of 50 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 5 earthquakes per year

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Valencia (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 50 100.0%
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 Valencia

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 Valencia occurred on Jan 31, 2016 17:25 local time (Europe/Madrid timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 299 kilometers (186 mi) south-west of Alicante, 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-west of Elche. It is the strongest earthquake near Valencia 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 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Valencia.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
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
Feb 14, 2024 14:33
(Madrid)
M 4.6 273 km SSE
from Torrevieja
Jun 26, 2022 21:17
(Madrid)
M 4.6 271 km S
from Alicante
Aug 12, 2021 23:25
(Madrid)
M 4.6 293 km WSW
from Elche
Aug 28, 2023 19:42
(Madrid)
M 4.6 300 km NNE
from Castelló de la Plana
Jun 29, 2019 21:26
(Madrid)
M 4.5 215 km WSW
from Alicante
Feb 23, 2015 17:16
(Madrid)
M 4.5 203 km WSW
from Valencia
Oct 18, 2019 17:54
(Madrid)
M 4.5 276 km S
from Torrevieja

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 2.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Valencia on the afternoon of November 10, 2024 at 12:24 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 296km southwest of Torrevieja at a depth of 10km under water in the Alboran Sea. 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, 50 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 73 days.