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.
Elche Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 38 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 | 38 | 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 Elche
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Elche occurred on Jan 31, 2016 17:25 local time (Europe/Madrid timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 278 kilometers (173 mi) south-west of Elche, at a depth of 10 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-west of Elche. It is the strongest earthquake near Elche 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 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Elche.
When was the last earthquake in Elche, Valencia?
A 2.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Elche on the morning of May 19, 2024 at 07:04 local time (Europe/Madrid). The center of this earthquake was located 87km south of Elche at a depth of 0km under water in the Mediterranean Sea, Western Basin. 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, 38 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Elche. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 96 days.
