Latest earthquakes near Elche, Valencia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Elche, Valencia, Spain, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Elche? If an earthquake is happening right now near Elche (also known as إلش), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 17:54 Madrid) |
M 2.0 | 45 km NNE from Elche |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 11:40 Madrid) |
M 2.4 | 232 km W from Elche |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 03:13 Madrid) |
M 2.2 | 260 km WSW from Elche |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 08:50 Madrid) |
M 2.4 | 178 km SW from Elche |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 03:55 Madrid) |
M 2.2 | 206 km SSW from Elche |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 12:13 Madrid) |
M 2.0 | 122 km WSW from Elche |
| 5 days ago (Mar 25 11:49 Madrid) |
M 2.8 | 217 km SSW from Elche |
| 5 days ago (Mar 25 11:01 Madrid) |
M 2.1 | 244 km SW from Elche |
| 5 days ago (Mar 25 03:14 Madrid) |
M 2.1 | 102 km SW from Elche |
| 6 days ago (Mar 23 17:28 Madrid) |
M 3.0 | 240 km SSE from Elche |
| 6 days ago (Mar 23 15:39 Madrid) |
M 2.4 | 113 km W from Elche |
| 7 days ago (Mar 23 11:08 Madrid) |
M 2.2 | 231 km W from Elche |
| 7 days ago (Mar 22 20:52 Madrid) |
M 2.5 | 40 km SW from Elche |
| 8 days ago (Mar 22 00:37 Madrid) |
M 2.0 | 274 km WSW from Elche |
| 10 days ago (Mar 19 22:35 Madrid) |
M 2.2 | 276 km SW from Elche |
| 13 days ago (Mar 17 14:10 Madrid) |
M 2.3 | 222 km W from Elche |
| 13 days ago (Mar 16 19:55 Madrid) |
M 3.0 | 287 km SE from Elche |
| 14 days ago (Mar 16 12:09 Madrid) |
M 2.0 | 230 km W from Elche |
| 14 days ago (Mar 16 03:30 Madrid) |
M 2.5 | 230 km W from Elche |
| 15 days ago (Mar 14 21:43 Madrid) |
M 2.3 | 182 km SW from Elche |
| 16 days ago (Mar 14 02:13 Madrid) |
M 2.5 | 49 km WNW from Elche |
| 17 days ago (Mar 13 10:31 Madrid) |
M 2.1 | 163 km WSW from Elche |
| 17 days ago (Mar 13 02:17 Madrid) |
M 2.0 | 179 km SW from Elche |
| 17 days ago (Mar 12 16:46 Madrid) |
M 2.3 | 55 km WNW from Elche |
| 18 days ago (Mar 12 04:57 Madrid) |
M 2.5 | 249 km N from Elche |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Elche
Elche Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 33 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Elche, Valencia 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 Elche in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Elche 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 | 32 | 96.97% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 3.03% |
| 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 Elche
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Elche occurred on Dec 16, 2024 01:09 local time (Europe/Madrid timezone). It had a magnitude of 5 and struck 276 kilometers (171 mi) south-east of Elche, at a depth of 9 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Elche 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 Elche 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 Elche, 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 Elche.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 16, 2024 01:09 (Madrid) |
M 5.0 | 276 km SE from Elche |
| Jan 31, 2016 17:25 (Madrid) |
M 4.9 | 278 km SW from Elche |
| Jul 11, 2017 05:18 (Madrid) |
M 4.8 | 286 km SSW from Elche |
| Apr 23, 2018 17:48 (Madrid) |
M 4.7 | 258 km SSE from Elche |
| Jun 26, 2022 21:17 (Madrid) |
M 4.6 | 263 km S from Elche |
| Aug 12, 2021 23:25 (Madrid) |
M 4.6 | 293 km WSW from Elche |
| Jun 29, 2019 21:26 (Madrid) |
M 4.5 | 194 km WSW from Elche |
| Aug 9, 2020 01:00 (Madrid) |
M 4.5 | 296 km SE from Elche |
| Jul 16, 2022 05:55 (Madrid) |
M 4.4 | 207 km SSE from Elche |
| Jan 28, 2021 19:49 (Madrid) |
M 4.3 | 292 km WSW from Elche |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Elche
Nearest earthquakes from Elche
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Elche, Valencia. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 13, 2018 16:40 (Madrid) |
M 4.0 | 30 km W from Elche |
| Dec 4, 2017 09:47 (Madrid) |
M 4.0 | 56 km NNW from Elche |
| Sep 16, 2022 14:26 (Madrid) |
M 4.0 | 130 km WSW from Elche |
| May 26, 2018 20:58 (Madrid) |
M 4.0 | 131 km W from Elche |
| Oct 17, 2018 04:51 (Madrid) |
M 4.0 | 131 km NE from Elche |
| Dec 31, 2022 08:05 (Madrid) |
M 4.2 | 163 km SW from Elche |
| Jun 29, 2019 21:26 (Madrid) |
M 4.5 | 194 km WSW from Elche |
| Jul 16, 2022 05:55 (Madrid) |
M 4.4 | 207 km SSE from Elche |
| Mar 22, 2018 15:12 (Madrid) |
M 4.0 | 228 km WSW from Elche |
| Mar 24, 2018 01:41 (Madrid) |
M 4.0 | 228 km WSW from Elche |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Elche
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Elche.
When was the last earthquake in Elche, Valencia?
A 2 magnitude earthquake hit near Elche on the afternoon of March 28, 2025 at 17:54 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 45km north-northeast of Elche at a depth of 7km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Elche, Valencia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Elche, Valencia?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Elche 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 Elche since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Elche, Valencia?
In the past 10 years, 33 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Elche. This averages to 3 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 111 days.
