Latest earthquakes near Alicante, Valencia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Alicante, Valencia, Spain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Alicante? If an earthquake is happening right now near Alicante (also known as أليكانتي), it will show up within minutes.
Alicante Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 29 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Alicante, Valencia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Alicante in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Alicante 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 | 29 | 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 Alicante
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Alicante 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 Alicante in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Oct 10, 1980 13:25, 289 kilometers (180 mi) south-west of Alicante. It is the strongest earthquake near Alicante 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 Alicante, Valencia 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 Alicante.
Nearest earthquakes from Alicante
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Alicante, Valencia. 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 Alicante.
When was the last earthquake in Alicante, Valencia?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Alicante on the morning of May 19, 2024 at 07:04 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 101km south-southwest of Alicante at a depth of 0km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Western Basin. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Alicante, Valencia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Alicante, Valencia?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Alicante on the afternoon of October 10, 1980 at 13:25 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 289km south-east of Alicante at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Alicante since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Alicante, Valencia?
In the past 10 years, 29 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Alicante. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 126 days.
